3.0 to 3.4 – The Harper Arms

Longdog Brewery – Basingstoke Pride

Dave — Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:45 +0000

Best Bitter 4.2%

A traditional amber best bitter that is deceptively drinkable.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3 / 5)

West Berkshire Brewery – Detour Pale Ale

LandL0rd — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:09:34 +0000

Pale Ale 4.5%

Take a detour with this super easy drinking pale. Crammed full of tropical fruit and citrus flavours with a crisp, balanced bitterness.

The Regulars had the opportunity to sample this n bottles and cans. On balance, the bottled version was marginally preferred as it seemed to hold the head longer. Further scientific analysis is required to determine whether this was related to temperature effects.

Can: Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.3 / 5)

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

Watneys – Party Seven

LandL0rd — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:24:03 +0000

The Party Seven was famous the world over and was at the heart of millions of parties in the ’60s and ’70s. Originally the Party Four, Watneys added the Party Seven to the range and started a revolution of party drinking and drinking at home.

Now it’s back – with a burst of tangerine and orange blossom in the aroma. This is repeated in the flavour with orange, grapefruit, and pine overlaying a base of malt biscuits. Smooth on the palate, the beer has a firm bitterness upfront which lingers on the finish.

… and no hammer and nails required.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling) (3 / 5)

Siren Craft Brew – Twin Flames

LandL0rd — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:35:00 +0000

6.5% Red IPA

The Harper Arms Regulars couldn’t resist the opportunity to compare nitro against classic carbonation for this Red IPA.

Our verdict will be announced shortly. Assuming that we can remember it after drinking these all evening…

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

Classic (3.8 / 5)

Nitro (3 / 5)

Rebellion – Beer X

Wayne — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:36:07 +0000

Beer X is a trial brew of a medium strength golden beer. It is an easy-drinking, well balanced pale ale with a pleasing hoppy aroma.

Brewed with exclusively 100% Marris Otter pale ale malt which gives a clean and crisp base. British hops, First Gold, and Goldings add citrus and floral notes. American Citra hops added to the hopback add a distinct aroma of grapefruit and tropical fruit.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.4 / 5)

West Berkshire Brewery – West Coast Pale Ale

Dave — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:47:17 +0000

Shedloads of American hops result in a grapefruit aroma, bright citrus flavour and a distinct bitterness.

ABV 5.1%

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3 / 5)

Hyde & Wilde – American Style IPA

Matt — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:15:57 +0000

Hyde and Wilde is “Sainsbury’s own craft brewery” but its actually brewed by Marston’s exclusively for Sainsbury’s.

This one is the American Style IPA with a blend of barley and wheat, as well as Citra and Summit hops. According to Sainsburys …

Yee-Haw! Let’s thank the Yanks for their bold, citrusy hops! With a blast of grapefruit and a hit of gooseberry, this beer rocks!

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.3 / 5)

Longdog Brewery – Columbus Single Hopped Ale

Dave — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:44:59 +0000

No pump-clip or description on their web-site, no hits on Google I think this is an American Pale Ale but who knows!

Are we the first people to taste this beer?

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.3 / 5)

Rebellion – Near Miss

Wayne — Wed, 22 May 2019 17:21:32 +0000

A pale ale with a hoppy finish. 100% pale ale malt for a golden colour and light biscuit flavour. Motueka and Simcoe hops add a citrus fruit character.

Malt: Maris Otter Pale Ale
Hops: Motueka, Simcoe
Strength: 4.2%

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3.3 / 5)

Andwell’s Resolute

Dave — Wed, 15 May 2019 17:10:32 +0000

Taking its name from a town within the high Arctic, despite its cool name this is the sort of bitter that you’ll easily warm to.

Andwell’s Best Bitter combines the finest malt and hops to produce a well balanced malty and hoppy flavour with a light amber colour.

Harper Arms Rating (5=Tribute, 1=Carling): (3 / 5)