LandL0rd – The Harper Arms

Rebellion – Smuggler

LandL0rd — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:27:47 +0000

Special Bitter 4.2% ABV

An amber coloured, special bitter with a distinctive fruity hop character, and lasting bittersweet finish

Malt: Pale / Crystal / Chocolate
Hop: Fuggles / Goldings / Amarillo

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): Tasting Tonight

Burghfiled Santa’s – Reinbeer of the Mohicans

LandL0rd — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:08:04 +0000

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)

UPDATE: Phantom Brewing – Ball Pit

LandL0rd — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:05:05 +0000

Uber juicy and nicely hoppy an example of how a good NEIPA should be. Full of character with great aromas of peach, and a great finish.

HOPS: Idaho 7, Citra, Cryo Ekuanot

Still an all-time favourite of The Regulars!

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (5 / 5)

Bragdy Cybi – Banshee Bach

LandL0rd — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:07:36 +0000

Rye IPA 3.8% ABV

Ipa gyda rhyg a haidd. Mêl lleol a hops o Seland newydd. <<<—You what?

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): Tasting Tonight

UPDATE: West Berkshire Brewery – Maharaja IPA

LandL0rd — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:40:43 +0000

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)

Stardust Brewery – English Bitter

LandL0rd — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:19:22 +0000

Bitter 4.0% ABV

This beer is blended to bring out the very best of traditional British malt and hop flavours. The raised malt profile unlocks notes of roasted caramel, which mingle with classic hop aromas.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.5 / 5)

Loddon – Colour Outside The Lines

LandL0rd — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:12:44 +0000

Double Dry-Hopped IPA 5.0%

You can expect an immense fruit punch of flavours, from the abundance of El Dorado and Taiheke hops added throughout the brewing process – creating a gorgeous hit of lime, grapefruit, pineapple and watermelon.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (4 / 5)

Delphic Brewing – Kurupt

LandL0rd — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:04:53 +0000

IPA – Black / Cascadian Dark Ale– 4.0% ABV

A pitch black, heavily dry hopped IPA with Centennial taking the lead. So expect lots of citrus, pine and floral hop notes under a slightly roasty malt profile.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (4 / 5)

UPDATE: Phantom Brewing – Ball Pit

LandL0rd — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:04:56 +0000

Uber juicy and nicely hoppy an example of how a good NEIPA should be. Full of character with great aromas of peach, and a great finish.

HOPS: Idaho 7, Citra, Cryo Ekuanot

An all-time favourite of The Regulars!

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (5 / 5)

Covid-19 Important Announcement

LandL0rd — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:49:46 +0000

After 13 months of virtual or outdoor-only opening, the Harper Arms is back!