Beer Review: Harvey's Star of Eastbourne

Name: Star of Eastbourne

ABV: 6.5% 

Brewery: Harvey's

Style: IPA

Location: Lewes, East Sussex

Aroma: Fruit, malty, a good amount of malts, a strong alcohol whiff attacks the senses.

Colour: Dark gold with a one finger off white head. 

Taste: Strong, a warming taste of alcohol quickly comes through. A mild fruity element with hints of lemon and grapefruit, rather malty with a profound  caramel sweetness that  rounds it off. Smooth mouthfeel aids the flavours well, a classic example of a export style IPA. 

Verdict: A distinctly quaffable and flavoursome brew, a classic example of an English IPA where malt takes centre stage while it is supported by a background of hops, without being too overwhelming. The mouthfeel is smooth and cloying, while the syruppy sweetness helps offset some of the potent strength coming through, this is definately not one to drink in a hurry, better to sip and savour slowly.

Rating: 10/10