Burghfiled Santa’s – Reinbeer of the Mohicans
American Pale Ale 4.2 % ABV
Burghfield Santas teamed up with Reading Amateur Brewers and Elusive Brewing to produce a special beer for Burghfest.
Congratulations to Ken Baker for the winning recipe and to two of The Regulars who helped(?) brew it.
This American Pale Ale is packed with enough hops to blow the mohawk off your head.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): 
(4 / 5)
(5 / 5)Rebellion – Solidarity
Pale Ale 4.2% ABV
Malt: Maris Otter Pale Ale, T50 Crystal
Hops: Citra and Cascade
A straw coloured pale ale with a bright citrusy hop aroma.
For every pint sold, Rebellion are donating 10p to the Disasters & Emergency Committee’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal, so this is a great opportunity for the Harper Arms members to use their skills for the benefit of others.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): 
(3.5 / 5)
Elusive – Oregon Trail
West Coast IPA 5.8% ABV
Oregon Trail is a classically-styled West Coast IPA. Simcoe, Chinook and Columbus hops combine to deliver a resinous profile with a citrus undertone. The bitterness help to balance the light caramel flavours of the malts.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): 
(4.5 / 5)
Brewmeister Snake Venom
67.5% ABV
!! WARNING !! This beer is not for the feint-hearted
Brewmeister Snake Venom is currently recognised as the strongest beer in the World. It is brewed in Moray from smoked, peated malt using two varieties of yeast, one beer and one Champagne. Like other ultra high strength beers it is frozen several times after the fermentation process, and the ice crystals removed. This concentrates the alcohol, flavour, and body of the beer as water is removed each time. The beer is then fortified with alcohol to increase the strength further.
The result is a powerful, viscous, intensely flavoured beer that should be treated more like a spirit with regards to its consumption. There is no carbonation as the liquid is too thick to hold carbon dioxide bubbles.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): 
(0.3 / 5)
Fullers – Vintage Ale 2021
Vintage Ale 8.5% ABV
Now on its 25th edition, 2021 is a landmark year for Vintage Ale. At its heart, Pale Ale and Caragold malts combine with DRC®(Double Roasted Crystal), to deliver a toffee and raisin sweetness. Turning to hops, we’re showcasing younger UK varieties for their luscious fruitiness. Endeavour brings plummy tones, while Olicana® and the yet unnamed experimental hop CF182 add tropical and orange notes. All complemented, as ever, by the zesty marmalade character of our famous Fuller’s yeast.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (4 / 5)
UPDATE: West Berkshire Brewery – Maharaja IPA
India Pale Ale 5.1% ABV
This is WBB’s full-bodied New World hopped jaw-dropper of an IPA with full on tropical fruit flavours, mouth-watering bitterness and a rich, earthy finish.
It was even better this time out and so we have upgraded the rating.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): 
(4.3 / 5)
Rebellion – Red Card
Golden & Vibrant 4.2%
Red Card is a golden pale ale with a vibrant hop character. A smidgen of crystal T50 creates the golden colour and adds a bit of depth to the malt character. A trio of citrusy hops in Motueka, Nelson Sauvin and Amarillo add notes of orange, grapefruit and gooseberry. A crisp, fresh, zesty and refreshing beer.
Malt: Maris Otter Pale Ale, Crystal T50
Hops: Progress, Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling: 
(3.8 / 5)
(3 / 5)UPDATE: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord
The Regulars celebrated the reopening of the pubs by a visit to the nearby Six Bells.
It seemed fitting to sample an old favorite Timothy Taylor’s Landlord. It is a classic pale ale with a complex citrus and hoppy aroma.
it has won more awards than any other beer, winning both CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain and the Brewing Industry Awards Gold Medal four times.
Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.5 / 5)
