Old Ale (XXXX) (October to April) ABV 4.3%
A dark seasonal drink brewed from October to April. The advent of 'old' is eagerly awaited by its devotees. Reminiscent of the mild ales produced during the early part of the 20th century, it is brewed to an original gravity of 1040° - 1044° using a high percentage of crystal malt and black sugars. The result is a soft, full beer with a nutty palate.
South Down Harvest (September) ABV 5.5%
This is an all-malt single hop brew, using freshly harvested Sussex fuggles together with our own spring water to give a 'taste of the South Downs.'
Armada (August) ABV 4.5%This golden bitter is 'dry hopped' in cask to produce a dry, bitter palate and a splendid aroma of hops. |
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Copperwheat Beer (June) ABV 4.8%Inspired by SIBA's Wheat Beer challenge in 2001 we produced a 4.8% ABV beer using 40% Wheat Malt and 60% Malted Barley. To underline the continental heritage of this beer we uncharacteristically brewed with choicest Hallertau hops from Germany. This award winning brew has been described as 'wheat and sweet'. It is light in colour with a moreish dry palate. |
Tom Paine Ale (July) ABV 5.5%Tom Paine is a premium dry hopped bitter named after the celebrated radical who lived in Lewes in the late eighteenth century. America celebrates 'Independence Day' on the 4th of July and in Britain CAMRA has designated July 'Independents Month' in celebration of Britain's independent brewers.2009 is the bicentennial of the death of Thomas Paine 1737 - 1809 |
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Harveys Kiss (February) ABV 4.8%Brewed to celebrate the return to Lewes of Rodin's world famous sculpture The Kiss in 1999. The brew also marks St. Valentine's Day. A light coloured honeyed brew from a special mash including malted oats. |
Harveys Porter (March) ABV 4.8%Harveys Porter is brewed from our own recipe dating from 1859. In 1999 it was chosen as the 'Ultimate Pizza Beer' in the Beauty of Hops awards. |
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Knots of May (May) ABV 3.0%This summer beer was first brewed to celebrate the 21st birthday of this very popular team of Morris Dancers. The brew has a lower alcohol content and a deep ruby colour with a delicate hop fragrance. Our own spring water and yeast strain ensure that it has the distinctive Harvey character. |
Bonfire Boy (November) ABV 5.8%
Harveys first brewed and bottled Bonfire Boy as a tribute to the emergency services following the fire in July 1996 which destroyed the brewery shop and offices. Bonfire Boy on draught is now established as part of our seasonal brews and is available every November. A strong ale, brewed to an original gravity of 1066°. The brew has a subtle smoky character.
