Name: Lewes Castle Brown
Brewery: Harvey's
ABV: 4.5%
Style: Brown Ale
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
Aroma: A malty leathery aroma, some hints of toasty roasted malt and chocolate detected in the background.
Colour: Deep brown with a two finger buff head.
Taste: Chocolaty and profoundly malty, a whisp of coffee followed by some roasted bitterness in the background. A touch of liquoriche gives it an unsual counterpoint. Medium bodied, mouthfeel is smooty. Distinctly sweet, which is typical for this style of beer, although it does overtake most of the over flavours.
Verdict: A medicore take on the Brown Ale style, there is sweetness definately present but not much else. The malty backbone seems rather muted, some roasted bitterness in the background is present which gives some depth along with fruity liquoriche. Yet it lacks much character, and the promising flavours seem somewhat undermined. Not one of Harvey's best efforts. Its best leave to Brown Ales in the North East where they belong.
Rating: 6/10
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