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John Harvards Celtic Strong Ale


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49
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An Irish Ale brewed by
John Harvards Brewhouse (Corporate Office)

Cambridge, Massachusetts USA

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183.09/5.03.06/5.0Spring6%56 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
John Harvard's makes a hoppy version of this Irish ale in honor of St. Patrick's Day. We use pale and roasted malt for the deep color of this beer. Available in March

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Raaha (67), Michigan, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/517/20
Mar 8, 2003  
Good beer, but the atmosphere was even better, I drank this at the john harvard brewhouse, in harvard square. Make the pilgramage.


 boto (1207), Granby, Connecticut, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 2, 2001  
Very reminicent of Smithwick’s


 jjpm74 (2878), Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Apr 18, 2007  
Shaker at the Manchester, CT location. Pours red with a creamy tan head. Smells of roses, caramel, and some chewy syrup with mellow orangy tinges. Tastes sweet with some nice spicy hints. Mouthfeel is syruppy with a sweet finish.


 goldtwins (3721), Nesconset, New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Apr 18, 2007  
Tap @ Lake Grove: This poured a mostly clear chestnut color. The aroma and flavor were pretty much the same. Decent toasty and caramel malt with some mild fruitiness to it. Mildly sweet on the flavor. Light peaty notes. Light to medium bodied.


 hopscotch (4433), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/104/512/20
Feb 22, 2004  
Murky, burnt orange ale. Beautiful lacing... lacework that actually looks like lace. Some vineous notes in the nose with hints of apple and sweat. Malty/fruity flavor as well with a little toffee thrown in for good measure. Medium-bodied with a silky mouthfeel and lively carbonation. Lengthy, bone-dry finish that leaves the mouth feeling parched. Pretty darned good Irish Ale!




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