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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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Stuu (35163) reviewed
Old Ale - Low Alcohol from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle at home. Pours deep ruby, nose is caramel, toffee, berries, taste is similar, sweet cereal.
Tried from Bottle on 12 Jul 2023 at 13:37
Iznogud (15830) reviewed
Dark Mild from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask at the Royal Oak. Dark brown with small beige head. Some roastiness, caramel, light nutty notes. Easy drinkable. Bit bland.
Tried from Cask at Royal Oak (Harvey’s) on 05 Jul 2023 at 05:54
LordAlwold1970 (10316) reviewed
Bonfire Boy (Bottle) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle from The Rusty Bucket, Eltham. Mahogany coloured pour with a beige head. Nose is caramel, bonfire toffee, nuts, cola,dried fruit. Taste is all of the above with a whisper of smoke coming through. Rich sweet malty finish
Tried from Bottle on 21 Jun 2023 at 20:06
Erzengel (18576) ticked
Carolean Crown (Bottled) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
7/10
Bottled version. Creamy spicy beginning. Clove there, cinnamon over a great floral body. Great balanced, easy to drink with the spiced floral aftertaste. Great stuff. --- Beer merged from original tick of Carolean Crown on 14 May 2023 at 20:38 - Score: 7. Original review text: Poured from cask into container @ Middle Farm. Nice floral beginning. Deep fruity, nice floral parts. Mild with a deep and fruity grainy back. Easy to drink, fruity, Ale aromatic. Mild fruity aftertaste with fresh floral hops over a fantastic Ale body.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2023 at 14:33
Erzengel (18576) ticked
Old Ale - Low Alcohol from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
6/10
Smooth mild beginning. Hints of grain in the back, caramel, malt. Not too deep but nice sessionable. Caramel in the back, grain, neutral but nice. --- Beer merged from original tick of Old Ale Low Alcohol on 15 Jun 2023 at 22:43. Original review text: Smooth mild beginning. Hints of grain in the back, caramel, malt. Not too deep but nice sessionable. Caramel in the back, grain, neutral but nice.
Tried on 15 Jun 2023 at 20:42
jimgreen (22359) reviewed
Sussex Best Bitter (Cask) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Marine, Eastbourne. Poured a clear copper colour with a frothy off-white head. The aroma is malt, light toffee caramel. The flavour is moderate to light bitter, light sweet, with a smooth, malt, nutty, herbal, light woody hop bitter palate. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried from Cask on 28 May 2023 at 19:19
Erzengel (18576) ticked
Carolean Crown (Cask) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
7/10
Poured from cask @ Middle Farm. Nice floral beginning. Deep fruity, nice floral parts. Mild with a deep and fruity grainy back. Easy to drink, fruity, Ale aromatic. Mild fruity aftertaste with fresh floral hops over a fantastic Ale body.
Tried from Cask on 14 May 2023 at 19:35
Reubs (35762) reviewed
Carolean Crown (Cask) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Cask at Charlie’s Bar, Copenhagen - hazed yellow with a white head. Post coronation beer 🤴 Citrus fruity aroma and taste, with some notes of lemon, orange, soft cask mouthfeel and light bodied, bitter hoppy finish. Nice.
Tried from Cask on 08 May 2023 at 12:43
jimgreen (22359) reviewed
Carolean Crown (Cask) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at Charlie’s, Copenhagen. Poured a murky golden colour with a frothy white head. The aroma is big yeast. The flavour is moderate bitter, with a smooth, yeasty, herbal, light woody hop bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried from Cask on 08 May 2023 at 12:36
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Carolean Crown (Bottled) from Harvey's Brewery
3 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
500ml bottle direct from Harvey's. It pours clear pale golden with a small, but lasting white head. The aroma is woody, tart berry skin, damp hay, barnyard, twist of lemon, apple skin, stone fruits and a certain leafiness. The taste is crisp, dry, clean malt base, fairly snappy, pleasing bitterness which lingers (more so than one would expect from Harvey's),fragrant floral vibes, twist of citrus, berry skin, apple/pear skin, must and full barnyard with a drying finish. Lighter end of medium body and fine but well appointed carbonation. Has a ratehr nice depth of flavour there. Really rather nice.
Tried from Bottle on 07 May 2023 at 13:59