Unlike the Harveys MIld, sampled at the same time, this is a very impressive beer. Attractive rich copper colour. There are lots of citric hops, but a good ration of nutty malt backing that up to provide excellent balance. Quite bitter, but smooth and crisp. There’s a reasonable amount of body, but it’s not too full for a session beer. The epitome of a good best bitter. Cask (handpump), at the Royal Oak, Borough.

Cask conditioned - handpump - Lord Nelson Brighton. A lovely nutty, peppery nose to this copper coloured bitter which has a pleasant receding head. A lovely peppery taste which seems present in most Harveys beers with, in this case, nice citrus hops. This is a wonderfully well balanced cask ale.

Thin head with a very hoppy nose - alfalfa hay. Wonderful hop flavor and bitterness. I was looking for a tiny bit more body or malt flavor for balance.

<b>Aug, 2003:</b> <i> The Pilot, Maidstone. </i> Fruity! Banana. Tropical fruits - pineapple, kiwi, melon. Brown sugar. Good condition. Amber with natural head. An over-riding gentle bitterness. A beautiful ale. [4.0]<br /> <b>Dec, 2004:</b> <i> Royal Oak, London.</i> Vegetable aroma. Vicks vapour rub. Resin. Glue. Fascinating and elusive. Chicory and caramel flavour. Delicate, fresh and young. [3.7]<br /> <b>Jan, 2005:</b><i>Lord Nelson, Brighton - with joet.</i> Dry and oaky with oily hops and warm woody spice. [3.8]

<i>Cask Conditioned</i><br />Clean orange color; frothy head. Nice hop aroma, grassy. Hoppy pale ale, quite fruity and delicate, easy to drink. Good, aromatic, long palate.