Harviestoun - Bitter and Twisted

Harviestoun - Bitter and Twisted
Brewed byHarviestoun (Alva, Clackmannanshire)
ABV4.2 %
Tasting notesSuperb lemon-bitter brew; Champion beer of Wigan
Master tasting notes and other info
Bitter & Twisted was allegedly named after the brewer’s wife.

A refreshingly lively blonde beer with a tingly, lemony finish, it goes down a whole lot better than the brewer's little joke did.

There’s some caramel malt in here for a hint of sweetness, along with a few oats to add some body to the brew. And that beautiful, fruity aroma you’re getting comes from a delicate balance of Hersbrucker, Celeia, Perle and Bobek hops.

This is the connoisseur's session beer par excellence, saint and sinner all in one. Best to give into temptation and ask for forgiveness later.

Just like the brewer did.

Recommendations

If you like this beer, why not try these other similar beers as well. Remember though that beer has taste, so while they are similar beers they will all taste different. Some you will like, others you may not. Ask for a taste first if you aren't sure.

Brewed ByBeerABV (%)Tasting Notes
Coopers Sparkling Ale5.8
AllgatesCalifornia3.8Well balanced straw coloured beer named after Hindley Pit
AllgatesTwitter and Blisted3.9A straw coloured medium hoppy ale
Art Brewi Beer4A vanilla golden ale that balances out strong sweet vanilla flavours and punchy hops
CairngormTrade Winds4.3Intensely fruity beer with strong hop and grapefruit taste
Dark StarHophead3.8Wonderfully hoppy golden coloured bitter

Mrs Otto says Something a little more light hearted and quaffable. Citrus fruits dominate with some hop notes but not overpowering. If you want to start off easily and work your way up on the light side this is a must one to get you going.
DurhamMagus3.8Straw coloured beer with fruity hop character
HammerpotWhite Wing4Slightly bitter with lovely fruity hop aftertaste named after one of the famous "little ships" of Dunkirk
HawksheadLakeland Gold4.4Fresh, fruity and hoppy
Hop BackSummer Lightning5Dangerously drinkable beer with hoppy aroma and intense bitterness
Kelham IslandPale Rider5.2Full bodied golden ale with fruit aroma
MoorhousesBlonde Witch4.5Pale with hoppy citrus flavour
OakhamJHB3.8Straw coloured with spicy hop and citrus flavour
PenzancePotion No. 94Smooth golden bitter with a hoppy finish
PhoenixArizona4.1Pale and hoppy yet dry as the desert
PhoenixWhite Monk4.5Yellow beer with plenty of fruit and a hoppy, bitter finish
TitanicIceberg4.1Refreshing straw coloured beer with citrus aromas
WylamGold Tankard4Fresh clean flavour that is full of hops

 

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