Seasonal Draught Brews

This month's SeasonAle

Tom Paine Ale (July) ABV 5.5%

Tom Paine is a premium dry hopped bitter named after the celebrated radical who lived in Lewes in the late eighteenth century. America celebrates 'Independence Day' on the 4th of July and in Britain CAMRA has designated July 'Independents Month' in celebration of Britain's independent brewers.

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Harveys Olympia (April - October) ABV 4.3%

This latest addition to the seasonal ale portfolio is a golden or summer ale, noted for its light gold colouring and its refreshing hop characteristics. Availble from April to October.

Harveys Kiss (February) ABV 4.8%

Brewed to celebrate the return to Lewes of Rodin's world famous sculpture The Kiss in 1999. The brew also marks St. Valentine's Day. A light coloured honeyed brew from a special mash including malted oats.

Harveys Porter (March) ABV 4.8%

Harveys Porter is brewed from our own recipe dating from 1859. In 1999 it was chosen as the 'Ultimate Pizza Beer' in the Beauty of Hops awards

Olympia 4.2% ABV April

A cool golden summer ale. Very refreshing with a balanced complexity. It was first produced in 2005 to celebrate our major summer award at Kensington Olympia for Best Bitter and became an instant hit. It is especially appreciated when served at 11 degrees Celsius.

Knots of May 3.0% ABV May

This ruby coloured light mild imparts a delicate hop fragrance on the nose. Originally brewed in 1995 to celebrate the 21st anniversary of this local women's team of Morris Dancers. Also part of CAMRA's 'Mild in May' initiative.

Copperwheat Beer (June) ABV 4.8%

Inspired by SIBA's Wheat Beer challenge in 2001 we produced a 4.8% ABV beer using 40% Wheat Malt and 60% Malted Barley. To underline the continental heritage of this beer we uncharacteristically brewed with choicest Hallertau hops from Germany. This award winning brew has been described as 'wheat and sweet'. It is light in colour with a moreish dry palate.

Tom Paine Ale (July) ABV 5.5%

Tom Paine is a premium dry hopped bitter named after the celebrated radical who lived in Lewes in the late eighteenth century. America celebrates 'Independence Day' on the 4th of July and in Britain CAMRA has designated July 'Independents Month' in celebration of Britain's independent brewers.

Armada Ale 4.5% ABV August

A premium bitter ale with vibrant hop tones. A brewer’s choice. In 1988 the Maritime Museum in Greenwich commissioned Harveys to brew a 400th anniversary beer to celebrate the defeat of the Spanish Armada - many ships were sunk off the Sussex coast.

South Down Harvest (September) ABV 5.5%

This is an all-malt single hop brew, using freshly harvested Sussex fuggles together with our own spring water to give a 'taste of the South Downs.'

Star of Eastbourne 5.5% ABV October

This premium bitter reminiscent of our successful Tom Paine ale was first brewed to mark the Eastbourne Beer Festival in October 2004.

Old Ale (XXXX) (October to April) ABV 4.3%

A dark seasonal drink brewed from October to April. The advent of 'old' is eagerly awaited by its devotees. Reminiscent of the mild ales produced during the early part of the 20th century, it is brewed to an original gravity of 1040° - 1044° using a high percentage of crystal malt and black sugars. The result is a soft, full beer with a nutty palate. td>

Bonfire Boy (November) ABV 5.8%

Harveys first brewed and bottled Bonfire Boy as a tribute to the emergency services following the fire in July 1996 which destroyed the brewery shop and offices. Bonfire Boy on draught is now established as part of our seasonal brews and is available every November. A strong ale, brewed to an original gravity of 1066°. The brew has a subtle smoky character.

Christmas Ale (December) ABV 8.1%

This strong dark barley wine is reminiscent of the strong 'stock ales drunk during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and should be treated with respect.