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Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted (Bottle)

Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted (Bottle)

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A Golden Ale/Blond Ale brewed by
Harviestoun

Alva, Central, Scotland

bottled
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on tap
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3473.43/5.03.43/5.04.2%97.2 English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The filtered bottle version of the 3.8% cask ale.
Note: This is not the beer that won Supreme Champion in 2003.
"Bottled with approximately 1/3rd less Carbon Dioxide than most beers. This results in a fresher more natural tasting beer. Combines Hallertau Hersbrücker with Challenger. Late hopped with Styrian Goldings, which gives a sharpness like the twist of a lemon."

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 caledonian (365), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20

Nov 24, 2007  
Slightly hazy blond, faint head. Dominantly hoppy aroma with a hint of grapefruit. Full feel with a bit of bite, and trace of dry woody finish. Well done.

 Pastor (260), Maine, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 5, 2008  
On tap at the Pepperland served in a Tulip glass large white head that goes to a thin lace that lasts thorough the brew . The body of the brew was a pale yellow and clear. Aromas of citrus comes out I first thought this might be a Belgian the citrus is that strong. The malts sweetness is present as well in the nose. Not a terribly bitter brew for being called a bitter. The flavor of sweet citrus is very present. The hops make a light showing in the end note. This brew has a light mouthfeel and good carbonation. This brew has great drinkability, and very sesionable. I had a few tonight with dinner and it was very enjoyable experience


 thegreenrooster (1492), St.louis, Missouri, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Sep 5, 2008  
Pour is a blonde with a small white head. Aroma has some fruity qualities with some yeast. Flavor is bitter with mosty lemon and other citrus fruits coming out. Finish is very tart but a little watery in the end. Good for a sample but i think once most people try this they’re not going to want to get another.


 Quack-Duck (1756), Bodensee, Germany
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Sep 1, 2008  
Clear bright copper-golden yellow, nice and creamy but quickly disappearing head. Fruity nose with a touch of caramel. Medium-bodied, fruity with nice hints of lemon and orange zest/orange marmalade. Dry and bitter hoppy finish.


PaulHegedus (74), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Bottle. Golden, with citrus aromas, lemon. I taste orange, then caramel with a bitter finish.


 Rastacouere (5283), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Aug 27, 2008  
Objectively speaking: Classic English golden ale that has a solid malt extraction, but less of the zesty and fresh hops that I love in that type of beer.
I like: Fresh maltiness despite the travel: bready, but also quite grainy. At 4.2%, it’s hard to ask for more. Very refreshing and to mandatorily be drank by the pint. Excellent low carbonation level.
I dislike: As mentioned earlier, I like more citrus and flowery character in these ales.




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