Dick Knights Mumm
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A well kept pint of most things are better than a poorly kept pint of anything to be honest.
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Is Harveys just a tad over-rated??
- Thread starter Buckeejit
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A well kept pint of most things are better than a poorly kept pint of anything to be honest.
BensGrandad
New member
Down to personal taste nothing to do with facts or otherwise.
Man of Harveys
Well-known member
And lady. Well said. Couldn't agree more.
If you think the Harveys at the Amex is how it should be take it from me as an almost proffesional Harveys drinker it is not. I have NEVER had a good pint of Harveys at Amex(its either mediocre or awfull).
It is not the easiest of beers to keep well......I`ve found The most consistent place for a pint of Harveys is the Lewes Arms...in Lewes. Try it....
It is not the easiest of beers to keep well......I`ve found The most consistent place for a pint of Harveys is the Lewes Arms...in Lewes. Try it....
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
It did not used to be that way. It used to be a rarity (certainly in south-west London) so I used to really enjoy it when available. Now ? Meh.
(however the Fullers Brewery Tour is worth going on)
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
And it is not the easiest pint to take to. Some (like Pride) and a bit bland and easy to drink. If you are not used to Harveys it can take time. It is worth it though.
Hang Him!
On a serious note, I understand everyone has different tastes. But London Pride always tastes like watered-down Harveys to me, so I'm always a little surprised when people prefer it.
I also note that your favorites come from a wide variety of different styles. Whereas mine tend to me (more-or-less) bitters made from English hops.
On a serious note, I understand everyone has different tastes. But London Pride always tastes like watered-down Harveys to me, so I'm always a little surprised when people prefer it.
I also note that your favorites come from a wide variety of different styles. Whereas mine tend to me (more-or-less) bitters made from English hops.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Always good to get support from the man with the best name on NSC.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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I think its a bit trendy to pop at Harveys, end of the day they rack up lots of awards by beardy people that profess expertise in the matter. on the other hand there's not much wrong with London Pride, and its trendy to scoff at that because its getting popular too. to be honest they are quite different beers, and some that would really like one wouldn't like the other.
I thought it was only Bensgrandad that thought that? The Harveys at the Amex is (usually) very good, apart from the fact it's in a plastic cup.
I see your "I'm almost a professional Harveys drinker" and raise you an I've been on a professional Harveys serving course.
LowerWesty
LowerWesty
Yes that's the truth.
I like Harveys, but most of the 'Local' ales around here are very nice, especially if 'you're buying.
The Harveys at the Amex has a hard time of it, I suspect it's poorly kept, at the wrong temperature, it should be around 13C. It's sloshed around and pulled by those inexperienced in pulling a pint. It's almost as bad as the Harveys they serve at the Friar's thingy in Hassocks at £4.40!! a pint, yes it's even more expensive than the Amex.
But go to a proper pub, run by a landlord who knows his stuff and it's soft with a just the right hoppyness and a lovely after taste Mmmmmm.
All this talk makes me feel the need for a pint right now
Cheers .....
seagullsovergrimsby
#cpfctinpotclub
Lord Bracknell
On fire
Done.
Whenever I have a choice of London Pride or Harvey's Best (which is quite often), I always find myself ordering the Harvey's.
jevs
Well-known member
Love Harvey's and will drink only that if a pub sells it.
However, i do enjoy other ales...Old Speckled Hen, Old Trip, London's Pride, Spitfire etc.
However, i tried a pint of Old Golden Hen last night and it was just to "flowery" for me !!!
However, i do enjoy other ales...Old Speckled Hen, Old Trip, London's Pride, Spitfire etc.
However, i tried a pint of Old Golden Hen last night and it was just to "flowery" for me !!!
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
Like a dagger to the heart ......................
Possibly just that. Don't get me wrong - it is fine, and we are lucky to have it, but it is not quite there. I will do some further research next home game.
Bombadier Botty
Complete Twaddle
- Jun 2, 2008
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If anyone's heading to The Snowdrop, the Independence ale is quite something. I don't know what it is about Harveys, but in most pubs there are, imho, better beers on tap and I just never choose to waste my £4+ on it.
Lord Bracknell
On fire
Presumably you mean Greene King's Abbot Ale - which, in a thread that heaps praise upon both Fuller's and the Lewes Arms, is just sacrilegious.
Del Fenner
Because of Boxing Day
On my first trip to the Amex I was impressed that you were providing a fine local ale, but what I was served fell well short of the Harveys at the Royal Oak in Borough.
Can't help feeling that beer is an acquired taste, and what you started on has a lot to do with your preference. Pint of Watneys Red Barrel anyone?
Can't help feeling that beer is an acquired taste, and what you started on has a lot to do with your preference. Pint of Watneys Red Barrel anyone?