Brewery: Harvey’s
ABV: 5%
Style: Green Hop Beer
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
Aroma: Notes of caramel, lemon
drops and honey, imbued with fresh grassy hops that give it a refreshing zing.
Colour: Hazy amber, with a one
finger ivory coloured head.
Taste: A distinct bitterness is immediately
apparent, then the grassiness from the hops hits you with a unique freshness
that only comes from green hops. There is a soft medley of stone fruits hidden
in the undergrowth followed by a mellow sweetness that is counterpointed by an
intriguing tanginess that comes through the hops. The mouthfeel is soft and pillowy,
verging on the creamy, which helps extract the full extent of the hop oils.
Verdict: The use of green hops gives
the beer its distinct edge, over time the sweetness helps counteract the
bitterness, while the hops impart a tangy, grassy quality that forms the beer’s
distinct character. Everything from the malt bill to the use of hops is well balanced,
and dovetails well with each other. This is a brilliant showcase of green hops,
used to the best of their advantage.
Rating: 9/10
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