Harvey's

Commercial Brewery in Lewes, East Sussex, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 10 Venues
Associated Webshop: Harvey's Brewery Shop

Established in 1790

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The Bridge Wharf Brewery, 4 Cliffe High St, Lewes, BN7 2AH, England
Description
Harvey's is the oldest independent Brewery in Sussex. Founded by John Harvey in 1790 it still remains a privately owned family business, with the eighth generation currently working there. We pride ourselves on the craft of our brewing, environmental credentials, local distribution, local charitable activities and loyal staff. Widely known for our Best Bitter, our beers and pubs can be found in and around the South East. As a Regional Brewer we tend not distribute further than 60 miles from the brewery premises, however our beers can be purchased via our online shop shop.harveys.org.uk and at our Brewery Shop in Lewes. Show Less

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6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Derde en laatste Harvey's cask in de Calthorpe Arms. Vrijwel heldere goudgele kleur, met maar weinig schuim. Geur is vooral fruitig, met in de mond alweer dat gistige/kurkachtige, en een licht zoetje. Smaak is wat zoetig en vooral fruitg, zelfs lichtjes zurig. Lichte body. Behalve fruity voldeed deze niet aan de omschrjving (hoppy & dry) en was daardoor de minste van de 3.

Tried from Cask at Calthorpe Arms on 16 Jan 2026 at 23:13


6.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Tweede Harvey's cask in de Calthorpe Arms. Vrijwel heldere licht koperen kleur met een kleine kraag. Aroma's: fruitig, ietsje bitter en ook hier weer iets gistig en/of kurkachtig. Smaakt lichtjes bitter. Lichte body. Afdronk is bitterig, inderdaad wat aards.

Tried from Cask at Calthorpe Arms on 16 Jan 2026 at 18:30


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6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Cask in The Calthorpe Arms. Vrij heldere diepbruine kleur, vrijwel geen schuim. Geur is moutog, lichtjes zoetig. In de mond os het pok wat gistig, kurkachtig. Smaak is lichtjes zoetig met een vleugje bitter. Lichte body uiteraard, zacht koolzuur.

Tried from Cask at Calthorpe Arms on 16 Jan 2026 at 17:57


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Twas a nice English styled barleywine I had on Christmas eve of 2025.
Bottle to snifter.
Appearance: mostly dark red/brown close to black color with a thin finger's worth of white foamy head
Aroma: leather, caramel/toffee rich malts, clean wood & grassy/earthy hops, yeasty fruitiness
Flavor: semi-sweet with some dry leathery/earthy bitterness
Texture: medium bodied with some dry bitterness
Overall: def a winter seasonal English styled barleywine worthy of returning to.

Tried from Bottle from Beverage Warehouse of Vermont on 10 Jan 2026 at 01:56


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

A - old world hops with a tinge of new world, spice and bready malt
F - bit grassy, bit of citrus, malty backbone, again somewhere between a traditional English IPA and a modern IPA

Tried from Bottle on 01 Jan 2026 at 23:46


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6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

500ml bottle from Middle Farm, Firle. Poured a clear golden colour with a mostly lasting flavour white head. The aroma is malt, yeasty. The flavour is moderate bitter, with a yeasty, dry, woody hop bitter palate and a lingering bitter finish. Medium bodied with average to soft carbonation.

Tried from Bottle from Middle Farm Cider Centre on 01 Jan 2026 at 22:12


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6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

330ml bottle from Middle Farm, Firle. Poured a clear dark brown colour with a short-lived, frothy tan head. The aroma is roasty, earthy. The flavour is over moderate sweet, with a smooth, milky, sugary, chocolate, light liquorice bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation. Too sweet to be sessionable.

Tried from Bottle from Middle Farm Cider Centre on 29 Dec 2025 at 23:22


7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

dark ruby/brown, tan head
A - dark caramel
F - dark malts, dark fruits, treacle, licourice aftertaste
fair bitterness an dryness

Tried from Bottle on 24 Dec 2025 at 20:32


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

2.8abv bottle
Dark ruby to brown, head didnt last long
A - sweet wort,
F - malty a bit sweet, bready after taste
its very light and a bit worty, its ok

Tried from Bottle on 22 Dec 2025 at 22:12


6.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Dark amber to ruby with a white head
A - malty toffee and light fruit cake
F - toffee, caramel, dark bread, licorice and fruit cake aftertaste
soft mouthfeel, with a lingering dryness

Tried from Bottle on 13 Dec 2025 at 21:09