Harveys Gunpowder

Formerly brewed at Harveys
Style: English Strong Ale
Lewes, England

Serve in English pint, Trappist glass

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Garland, Redhill. Beautiful! Soft radiant fruit - intensely, yet curiously gently sweet. Just enough hops to balance and hold down the malt, giving a barely noticeable, but initially important, bitter finish. Vague hint of vinegar on the nose which could be because the pub have kept this on for too long?

My ratings do not match others and wonder whether the cask was not up to scratch. Pint pulled at The White Horse in Parsons Green (London), brown in colour that took a long time to settle, with a bubbly head. A very rich aroma with fruits (cherries). Cherries again in the flavour, but a little tart and very strong. Would like to try again elsewhere to re-rate.

Cask at the Royal Oak, London
Cloudy dark amber color. Peculiar aroma, a bit sour and fruity. Sweet, full bodied, mellow, raisins, fruits, like a Christmas Pudding, spices. Excellent.

Draft at The Royal Oak, Borough, London. Dark copper-coloured, small off-white head. Acidic aromas, fruity. Sweet and sour flavours, very fruity, some caramel, port-like qualities, dry finish. Full body.