Harvey's Brewery Product Brochure 2025

Gold Winner: Dark Mild

Champion Beer of Britain 2023,

Milds Category

PRODUCT GUIDE

THE BEST OF SUSSEX

DISCOVER AUTHENTICALLY

BREWED BEER

Welcome to Harvey’s Brewery, our heritage site has been an iconic

figure nestled amongst the Lewes skyline since 1790. John Harvey

established his business ‘Harvey and Son (Lewes) Ltd’ in Sussex’s

County Town, and the company remains to this day independent and

still in family hands. Now in their eighth generation, five descendants

of John Harvey work here today.

84%

of drinkers want to see

at least one recognised,

trusted brand where they

know what they will get.

SIBA Report 2022

We are renowned for our Sussex Best Bitter, but as you’ll find

our product guide reveals an impressive lineup of 14 distinctive

cask beers, three dynamic keg offerings, plus mini kegs, cans,

and bottles. And that’s just the beginning.

The beer landscape is full of innovation right now, and as the

demand for local, sustainable, and independent brands surges,

our brewing philosophy has always aligned us seamlessly

with these values. At Harvey’s, we stay true to our heritage,

employing hand-crafted methods that our 18th-century brewers

would applaud even today.

Our brewing practices are inherently attuned to nature and

local agriculture, creating an enduring partnership that benefits

everyone, from the dairy herds at Plumpton College to the

Allotment nurseries in Barcombe.

Meet the heart and soul behind Harvey’s – our talented team

of 70, including skilled brewers, dedicated bottlers, reliable

draymen, and attentive sales staff. We’re not just suppliers;

we’re partners in your success, providing a personalised and

knowledgeable service to ensure your business thrives.

Only as good as our last pint, we continue to innovate to

produce the best quality beers possible. Dive into our brochure,

and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

‘We wunt be druv’.

TOP

10

55% of cask ale drinkers

are more likely to pay more for

a better quality drink

Cask Report 2022

Sussex Best Bitter is listed

as one of the Top 10 Brands

to stock in 2024

Morning Advertiser

80% of consumers said

having a well-run independent

brewery has a positive effect

on its local community

Hamish Elder

Miles Jenner

2023 YouGov Craft Report consumer

survey, Jan’2023

Harvey’s Brewery: Introduction

3

The benefits of working with Harvey’s

Trusted Brand

The consistency and quality of our

beer is what keeps Harvey’s loyal

customers coming back time and

time again.

“Harvey’s delivers first class

ale to my door which drives

strong sales in my pub.

We are not on the beaten

track but customers travel

for miles because they know

it’s on the bar.

Align this with knowledgeable

rep’s and first class customer

service responses I am

comfortable that I am the net

beneficiary of our relationship.”

Tech Service Support

and Cellar Training

• Dedicated Tech Service team on

call seven days a week.

• We can provide you and your

team with our Cask Marque

approved Cellar Training Course

as well as the people and

equipment you’ll need to start

serving Britain’s National drink.

Personal Service

From Order to Delivery

Every Time

Rely on the expertise of your

dedicated Area Sales Manager,

on familiar voices from our Sales

Team, and a direct supply of our

products by our friendly team of

draymen week in week out.

Dermot Nally,

Rose & Crown, Mundy Bois

“We have been working with

Harvey’s for many years and

they never fail to perform.

WE BREW

THINGS

OUR WAY

Environmental and

Sustainable Responsibility

• Only UK Brewer to be using

returnable bottles

• 544 Solar Panels on our Depot

roof generating an estimated

92,000kWhs of electricity a year

• Biodegradable Bar Runners and

so much more…

Specialist Wine Buyer

Andy Harris is Harvey’s Wine

Manager and travels far and wide to

carefully source quality wines from

independent wineries with a similar

business ethos to our own.

Award Winning Brewery

Over 140 awards in the last five

years including Champion Bottled

Beer of Britain for Imperial Stout,

Gold for Dark Mild in the Champion

Beer of Britain Competition, and

Supreme Champion for our Low

Alcohol Old Ale.

Independent and Family

owned

We are very lucky to be

situated in East Sussex, the

home of Harvey’s which

enables us to utilise the local

provenance of their products

which are proven to be so

popular throughout the year.

Their seasonal ales are a must

try and customer demand

dictates that we offer a varied

palette and all of the beers

available from Harvey’s seem

to fit the bill perfectly.”

White Hart, Buxted

Experienced Brewing Team

We’ve been brewing in our Georgian

Brewery continuously, with the same

family at the helm, on the same site

since 1790, we aren’t moving and we

certainly aren’t selling!

Harvey’s Head Brewer Miles Jenner

DL MA is a Guild of Brewers Master.

Brewing Harvey’s beers since

1986, he has been recognised by

CAMRA for providing Outstanding

Service to the Beer Industry (2001).

Peter Yarlett our Second Brewer,

completed his post graduate MSc

in Brewing and Distilling in

Edinburgh, and has worked at

breweries including Anglo-Bavarian

and Meantime.

Marketing and Event

Support Tools

• Become a Harvey’s stockist

and get added to our websites’

Pub Finder page (70,000 views

a year).

• Our experienced Area Sales

Managers can assist you in

organising Meet the Brewer

events.

Local Ingredients

Only the finest whole hops (Sussex,

Kent, Surrey), UK malted barley,

fresh Sussex springwater, and our

own unique cultivated yeast are

used in our beers.

Harvey’s Brewery: Benefits 5

SUSSEX BEST

A superbly balanced bitter with prominent hop character.

Using a blend of four local hops, water filtered

through the Sussex Downs over 30 years, and Harvey’s

unique 60-year-old yeast strain, Harvey’s Best Bitter

is the embodiment of Sussex.

ALC 4.0% VOL | Available All Year

BITTER

COPPER

HOP, MALT, CARAMEL

SWEET

BITTER, MALT, FULL-BODIED

AWARDS

IBC 2023: Gold | WBA 2021: Bronze

| Winner of the Champion Best Bitter

of Britain title at CAMRA’s Great British

Beer Festival in 2005 and 2006.

ORIGIN

Brewed since 1955, Sussex Best Bitter

has evolved over decades, satisfying the

expectations of the people of Sussex

and its adjoining counties.

FOOD PAIRING

Sussex Best with

Beef Massaman

This iconic best bitter is

doughy and caramelly,

with top notes of banana

and floral spice. Such a

gorgeous combination

makes it perfect with

richer foods that have an element of sweetness

– beef massaman would be ideal, with the hoppy

bitterness cutting through the sauce.

It would also be delicious with Moroccan tagines,

acting almost as an extension to the aromatic stew.

If you’re looking for something a little less far-flung,

Sussex best is also great friends with soft, mild

cheeses (Yarlington would be my pick) and harder

mature ones (maybe Sparkenhoe Red Leicester),

especially if you serve them with a bit of sweet

chutney.

Jonny Garrett:

Beer writer and broadcaster

LOW ALCOHOL VERSION

The low alcohol version of our flagship beer

Sussex Best Bitter. A superbly balanced bitter

with prominent character from four hop varieties.

A light, malt forward and refreshing beer,

produced identically to its parent product

(with the alcohol removed prior to bottling).

ABV: 0.5%

AWARD:

British Bottler’s Institute

Drinks Competition 2019: Gold

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Harvey’s Brewery: Core Range 7

OLD ALE

Soft and full-bodied, with hints of dried fruits and dates.

Rich, dark and warming. To be enjoyed in the

autumn and winter months by a roaring fire.

ALC 4.3% VOL | Available October – March

BITTER

MAHOGANY

SWEET, NUTTY

SWEET

AWARDS

BBI 2023: Gold | WBA 2023: Bronze |

London & SE Champion Beer of Britain

Competition: Bronze | CAMRA Champion

Winter Beer of Britain 2019: Silver

| IBC 2018: Gold | World Beer Awards 2015:

World’s Best Mild

DATES, FULL-BODIED, RICH, ROAST, FRUIT

ORIGIN

Old Ale was Harvey’s Brewery’s first beer to

win a National Award in 1952. The beer is

celebrated by the Brewery’s annual ‘Dancing

in the Old’ event with local Morris Men and

Women joining us in our brewery yard the

first weekend of October.

FOOD PAIRING

Roast Beef Sandwich

and Old Ale

Mahogany-red in colour,

this veteran beer style

has dried fruit, currants,

sultanas and suggestions of

milk chocolate on the nose.

There is dried fruit, a hint of

chocolate and caramel on the palate, as

well as a vinous hint in the background. It has a

medium-bodied mouth feel allied to a smooth

creaminess and an appealing (but not cloying)

sweetness. Instead of a mid afternoon cup of tea,

try a glass with Madeira cake, where the beer’s

character acts as an extra ingredient.

Also try with a roast beef sandwich but with

piccalilli instead of mustard; or put half a pint in a

beef stew and drink the rest alongside.

Adrian Tierney-Jones:

Award-winning freelance journalist,

Author, and Beer Writer of the year 2017.

LOW ALCOHOL VERSION

The low alcohol version of our winter warmer and

fan favourite, Old Ale. Rich and dark, it’s soft and full

bodied, with touches of toffee, dried fruits and smoke.

Produced identically to its parent product

(with the alcohol removed prior to bottling).

ABV: 0.5%

AWARDS

IBC 2022: Gold | IBC 2021: Supreme Champion |

International Beer Challenge 2019: Gold | British Bottler’s

Institute Drinks Competition 2019: Bronze | International

Beer Challenge 2018: Silver



BREWING THE

BEST BEER

Malt, water, yeast and hops are the fundamental

ingredients for brewing today, but how Harvey’s operates,

where we source our ingredients, and where our

by-products go, are what make our beers distinct.

OLYMPIA

A sun-soaked celebration of hops, Olympia is

an absolute must-have for the summer season.

An effortlessly drinkable golden ale, boasting

a delicate balance between its smooth malt

profile and a gentle hint of bitterness.

ALC 4.3% VOL | Available April – September

FOOD PAIRING

Olympia with Chicken and Leek Pie

The brewery building was designed in such a way as to

aid the brewing process, this seemed logical at the time of

construction, and even now being gravity fed allows us to

save energy from not using pumps to assist in production.

At Harvey’s we start a brewing day by pouring sacks of malt

into our mill, crushing it to a fine grist and exposing the starch

in the grain; this is needed to be broken down into the sugars

that our yeast will feast on during fermentation.

MALT: Our malt is sourced from Maltsters in

East Anglia, UK. Our contracts are set years

in advance so we can guarantee a continued

supply of the finest malt for our beers.

The malt grist and water (liquor) are released into our

Mash Tuns where the exposed starches from the grist are

isothermally mashed, kept at a single temperature. This

process enables enzymes in the malt to convert from starch

into sugar, creating a sugar solution known as ‘wort’.

The yeast; a living single celled microorganism, is added

to the wort and it will feed on the fermentable sugars,

converting them to alcohol. Over the course of the following

week the yeast continues to ferment and replaces the

sugars with alcohol and Carbon dioxide, creating beer!

OUR YEAST: For over half a century we have

fermented our beers using a yeast strain

which is now unique to us. The crop from each

week’s brewing is re-pitched into the following

weeks. We believe our yeast contributes to

approximately 50% of our final beer flavour.

The resulting brew is sent off for preparation and then

racked, kegged, canned or bottled by the Harvey’s Brewing

team to present a traditional, handmade, lovingly crafted

beer to our customers.

BITTER

SWEET

ORIGIN

First produced in 2005 to celebrate our major

summer award at Kensington Olympia for

Best Bitter. It became an instant hit. Olympia

Golden Ale is a very refreshing summer ale

with a balanced complexity.

STRAW

CRISP, FLORAL, MALT, HOP

FLORAL, HOP, STRAW

A fresh British golden ale, reminiscent of pub

gardens, country lane hedgerows, and local

honey. This beer combines the soft, digestive

biscuit of English malts with classic, nettle-y hop

varieties all grown in Kent.

Such a quintessentially British beer is

perfect with the foods it’s spent a lifetime

accompanying – fish and chips, chicken and

leek pies, honey-roast ham and doorstep

sandwiches stuffed with Cheddar. But it’s

also brilliant with East Asian

stir-fries such as Phad Thai,

where the honeyed sweetness

matches the sweet, tart sauce.

Jonny Garrett:

Beer writer and broadcaster

WATER: Rainfall which has filtered over the

Sussex chalk downs is drawn from our artesian

well up into the liquor reservoir in the Harvey’s

Tower. Our own water supply is important as

it gives our beers a unique flavour, and our

own source will preserve Harvey’s brewing for

generations to come.

The converted ‘wort’ gets transferred into one of two

Coppers in our Copper House. A Copper is a very large

kettle like vessel. This is when our locally sourced whole

hops are added to the brew to contribute flavour,

bitterness, and aroma. The mixture is then boiled and

cooled before heading to our fermenting tuns.

LOCAL WHOLE HOPS: We use local whole

hops from Sussex, Kent and Surrey, placing

contracts with local farms years in advance to

ensure an ongoing supply. Our partnerships

with our hop growers span many years, and we

believe it is important to commit and invest in

our local suppliers.

At this point in the process leftover ‘spent’ hops from the

Coppers are filtered into a hop back. They are shoveled

out and collected for distribution to local allotments

and nurseries; the same as our spent grains which go to

Plumpton Agricultural College to feed their cows.

The fermenting tuns are where the beer evolves and

alcohol is created. This begins after we pitch our unique

yeast strain, skimmed from a previous brew, in with the

now cooled wort.

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Harvey’s Brewery: Product Guide


ARMADA ALE

Dry-hopped. A golden ale with a vibrant hop tone

and a dry finish. Robust, refreshing and still a port of

call in any beer-drinker’s voyage of discovery.


FOOD PAIRING

Armada and Asparagus Quiche

DARK MILD

This malt-driven Mild unveils a mellow masterpiece

of nuanced flavours. Gentle sweetness dances on

the palate, followed by a dry, nutty finish.

A hydrating, soul refreshing brew.

ALC 3% VOL | Available All Year

BRITAIN

BRITAIN

OF 2023 2023

BEER CHAMPION

CHAMPION

Gold

Mild

FOOD PAIRING

Dark Mild and Nut Roast

BITTER

AWARDS

BBI 2023: Diploma | IBC 2022: Bronze | BBI 2018:

Diploma | ‘IBC 2012: Bronze | ‘Beauty of Hops’,

2004: Winner

ORIGIN

Armada Ale has a pronounced yet balanced hop

character, derived from Fuggle and Golding hops.

The beer has floral, herbal and biscuit

flavours. Both quiche and pasta have a

herbal character and are also wheat based

which complements the malty biscuit character

of the beer. The beer’s biscuit character can

also be mirrored in the sponge of the cake.

Armada food pairings:

Asparagus quiche, Pesto pasta with chicken,

Lemon Drizzle cake

AWARDS

CAMRA Gold Champion 2023 (Mild Category)

| 2012/13 CAMRA London and South East Area

Champion Beer of Britain Competition: Mild

Category: Gold | 1998: Bronze Medal at the

Great British Beer Festival

ORIGIN

Dark Mild accounted for 75% of beer produced during

the decade following the Second World War and was

the mainstay of a generation in the public bar.

This is a low alcohol beer with a light body but

plenty of nutty and chocolate flavour. With the

Nut Roast there are complementary flavours.

In the Shepherd’s Pie the meat has caramelised

as it cooked which matches the caramel malt

flavours of the beer. Tiramisu with its rich

chocolate and coffee flavours find a friend with

the roasted character of this dark mild.

Dark Mild food pairings: Nut Roast,

Shepherd’s Pie, Tiramisu

SWEET

PALE COPPER

Jane Peyton:

Award-winning writer,

alcoholic drinks expert,

public speaker, and

UK’s first ‘pommelier’

BITTER

SWEET

Jane Peyton:



public speaker, and

UK’s first ‘pommelier’

HOP, MALT

MAHOGANY

DRY-HOP, HOP, MALT, BITTER

BURNT CARAMEL, NUTTY, SWEET

DRY AFTER-TASTE, SWEET, NUTTY



SISTERS TABLE BEER

GET THE BEST FROM CASK

Sessionable and light-hearted, leaving a subtle

satisfying bitterness in its wake. Fragrant hoppy

flavours redefine refreshment for this classic

table beer.

FOOD PAIRING

Table Beer and Chicken Madras

At Harvey’s we believe that the publican, as much

as the brewer, has the biggest part to play in the

condition and sale of cask ale. We want customers

to receive the very best that cask can offer.

Technical services


BITTER

SWEET

ORIGIN

Sisters honours generations of women at Harvey’s,

pivotal in shaping and ensuring the brewery’s

sustained success in its past and present. A classic

table beer, or ‘small beer’, it is lighter in body and

flavour with a lower alcohol content, delivering a

casual drinking experience for all to enjoy.

PALE COPPER

FRAGRANT, EARTH,

GRASS, HOPS, MALT

BALANCE, BITTER, EARTH, HOPS, MALT

Every spicy dish needs a partnering beer with a

gentle bitterness to balance out all of the heat.

A tasty chicken or vegetable madras that puts

chilli, coriander, cumin, and turmeric together in

a tomato base coating tender pieces of chicken

is the way to go. It is a supper for conversation;

for friends around the table. The Table Beer is

necessary, both for balance and to simply keep

it social.

Jessica Mason:

Founder & Editor of Drinks

Maven, a definitive guide

to the best drinks available.

The Latest Industry Stats & Facts

• Quality of drinks is the no.1 top factor for choosing

a pub for Ale drinkers

Heineken, Key Cask Ale Challenges 2023

• 88% of customers said, “I want pubs/bars to provide

me with an experience I can’t get at home” and

“3 in 4 beer drinkers’ said the quality of the beer

served is IMPORTANT to their overall experience in

a pub/bar”.

• A third of customers say they would stop going

to a pub/bar after just one bad pint.

Quest for Quality March 2023 research undertaken

by KAM in association with BUDWEISER BUDVAR.

44%

of cask drinkers

say that cask ale

is a “Sign of

a good pub”

Cask Report 2022

Become a Harvey’s

Cask Hero

42%

of cask drinkers rate

locally produced

beers as important

attributes to their

decision making

Cask Report 2022

Harvey’s Technical Services are a small and

enthusiastic team with decades of experience in the

trade and at the brewery. We will always try to find

the best solution for an account rather than trying to

push a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Edmund Jenner, Technical Services Manager:

“Good cellar management cannot turn bad beer into

good, but bad cellar management too often turns good

beer into bad.”

52%

of cask ale drinkers are

more likely to pay more

for a better-quality drink

Cask Report 2022

£

A Harvey’s Cellar Management Course will provide

you with the tools to keep our beer in tip-top condition

from cask to glass. Whether you’ve been serving cask

for years or are just starting out.

We run through:

• Best practice in the management and handling

of cask ale.

• Importance of correct conditioning for cask ale.

• Importance of temperature control and cooling

equipment for cask ale.

• Hygiene in beer and cellar management.

• Stillaging, venting, spiling and tapping of cask ale.

• Stock control, rotation and shelf life of cask ale.

• Dealing with potential waste issues and their causes.

• Effective beer line cleaning.

• Glassware and glass washing equipment.

We take beer personally, and pubs serving our beer

are ambassadors of Harvey’s. Arm your staff with the

knowledge and confidence to take care of the product

we have crafted for you and your customers, and sell

even more delicious pints of cask.

Book a cellar course and become a Harvey’s Cask

Hero today!

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FORWARD’S CHOICE

1859 PORTER

A moreish bitter imbibing lightly toasted

malts that produce a balanced beer with

a lingering dry finish. Get yourself a pint

just in time for the rugby.

ALC 3.4% VOL | Available all year

FOOD PAIRING

Forward’s Choice and

Cottage/Shepherd’s Pie

A complex, dark and full-bodied beer

with prominent roasted malts, reminiscent

of date sugars, and a restrained fruitiness.

ALC 4.8% VOL | Available March

FOOD PAIRING

Porter and Portobello

Mushroom Burger

ORIGIN

It is easy to convert drinkers to this

3.4% very moreish bitter, which is named

Forward’s Choice in honour of local and

national Rugby clubs.

AWARDS

IBC 2022: Gold | BBI 2022: Diploma | WBA 2021:

Country Winner | IBC 2021: Silver | South East

Sussex CAMRA 2020: Beer of the Year | WBA

2019: UK Winner | World Beer Awards 2016:

World’s Best Porter | Beauty of Hops awards

1999: ‘Ultimate Pizza Beer’ | GBBF 1995: 1st in

its class and overall runner-up

BITTER

SWEET

PALE COPPER

FRAGRANT, EARTH, HOPS, MALT

BALANCE, BITTER, HOPS, MALT

Cottage/Shepherd’s Pie has a dense texture and

Harvey’s Forward’s Choice with its plentiful hops

is a perfect match because hops are excellent at

cutting through texture.

During the cooking, Cottage/Shepherd’s Pie

caramelises and as this beer has a malty caramel

base it complements the flavours of the food.

Jane Peyton:



public speaker,

and UK’s first

‘pommelier’.

BITTER

SWEET

ORIGIN

Brewed to Henry Harvey’s Porter recipe of 1859.

The name ‘Porter’ is thought to derive from the

beers’ popularity with street and river porters of

the 18th Century.

This beer has big savoury flavours of coffee,

soya sauce and licorice. The food choice needs

to have big flavours too. With each of the food

choices the dense texture is important and

they each need a beer that has oomph. Porter

certainly has that!

Porter food pairings: Portobello Mushroom

Burger, Steak & Ale Pie, Stilton Cheese

Jane Peyton:



public speaker,

and UK’s first

‘pommelier’.

BLACK

COFFEE, MOLASSES, ROAST MALT

BITTER, DRY, LIQUORICE, FULL-BODIED, ROAST MALT


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THE HARVEY’S

STORY

GEORGIAN

DRAGON

FOOD PAIRING

Georgian Dragon and

Mature Cheddar

Harvey’s Brewery is the oldest independent brewery in

Sussex. We are a family business, and the brewery has

been in the custodianship of John Harvey’s descendants

since 1790, with five family members from the seventh

and eighth generations working here today.

A Ruby ale with a fruity aroma and

sustained, lingering bitterness with a subtle

hit of lip-smacking fruitcake.

ALC 4.7% VOL | Available April

a

1790 The name of Harvey has long

been associated with the supply of

beers, wines and spirits in Sussex.

Records of the 1790’s recall the delivery

of Old Red Port, Sherry and Claret in

Lewes and its surrounding villages.

1820 John Harvey started brewing

as a seasonal sideline activity in Bear

Yard, opposite the current brewery.

With his sons, Henry, Edwin and

William, he acquired the current Bridge

Wharf Site in 1838 for the price of

£3,100 and developed “Harvey & Son”.

1859 Henry Harvey brewed Porters,

Stouts and strong Mild Ales for

distribution among 17 family owned

public houses in Sussex.

1928 Alice Mary (May) Harvey Smith

(fourth generation), becomes Harvey’s

first Chairperson. She appoints her

nephew, Eric Carlyon Rundle, and

in 1938, Anthony Jenner from R & H

Jenner’s Brewery in South London.

1952 Harvey’s wins first award for

XXXX on Draught (Old Ale)

1957 Harvey’s receive yeast from

Tadcaster Brewery after the breakdown

of the Pure Yeast Company. This same

yeast strain, 3000 generations later, is

still used today.

1960 Catastrophic Floods leave

Cliffe High Street under water for

nearly a week, the brewery carries

on despite severe disruption to

production.

running again for nine months due

to the damage, but were back and

brewing in nine days.

2002 Audrey Elder becomes

Chairperson succeeding Anthony

Jenner. Adele Smith (niece of Audrey)

and Julia Prescott (daughter of

Audrey) sit on the company’s Board

of Directors.

2006–2011 Eighth generation

family members Zoë Prescott and

Peter Nicholas join the company,

and Hamish Elder becomes Harvey’s

Chairperson.

2013 The Queen and the Duke of

Edinburgh make their first and only

brewery visit to Harvey’s Brewery. The

first member of the ninth generation

of John Harvey’s descendants is born.

BITTER

SWEET

ORIGIN

A beer celebrating England’s Father of

Palaeontology. In 1821, Lewes doctor and fossil

collector Gideon Mantell’s understanding of

fossilised Iguanodon teeth, discovered in a Sussex

quarry, heralded the start of the classification of

prehistoric reptiles.

RUBY

CARAMEL, FLORAL, FRUITCAKE

DRY-HOP, FRUITCAKE, FULL-BODIED,

LINGERING BITTERNESS

This attractive ruby ale has so much going on in

the nose, with beguiling notes of caramel and

fruitcake coming to the fore. On the palate it’s

deliciously sweet, full and rounded, which could

become overpowering were it not for the foil of

crisp hop bitterness finishing it off.

It’s an elegant, outrageously seductive match

with mature cheddar, dancing with it in a way a

good chutney does. It also pairs wonderfully with

Viennese pastries.

Pete Brown:

Author, Broadcaster,

Consultant, Beer Lover.

1980 Eric Rundle passes away,

leaving the company in the hands

of his daughters Audrey, Joan, and

Eileen, (sixth generation) and Chairman

Anthony Jenner. Miles Jenner becomes

Head Brewer, and in 1981 Eric’s

Grandson, Hamish Elder, son of Audrey,

joins the company.

2020 The Covid-19 Pandemic causes

brewing activities at Harvey’s to come

close to a halt. The yeast that had

been faithfully used batch after batch

for 66 years was at risk, but managed

to survive due to the demand for

online sales and local draught beer, as

permitted by regulations.

1862 John Harvey dies, and Henry

and Edwin die within days of each other.

William runs the business alone with

Henry Titlow-Barrett from Wethereds

Brewery, Marlow. William dies in 1868.

1881 The present Gothic Victorian

brewery was built under the

supervision of Titlow-Barrett, having

been designed by famed brewery

architect, William Bradford.

1899 Harvey’s face business setbacks

compared to contemporaries like

Watneys, Charrington, and Whitbread.

1996 A fire devastates the brewery.

Offices were temporarily moved to

what is now the John Harvey Tavern.

The brewery was restored in 1998 but,

many important and historical files

were lost to the fire.

2000 Another flood in Lewes deluges

the brewery. Harvey’s were told that

the brewery wouldn’t be up and

2021 Low Alcohol Old Ale wins

Supreme Champion at the International

Beer Challenge. Audrey Elder and Ken

Saunders former Chairperson and

Managing Director, pass away.

2022 Longest serving British

monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passes

away and Harvey’s cease brewing

of Elizabethan Ale. One last batch,

produced in 750ml bottles is released

in commemoration.

2023 Zoë and Pete, and Edmund

Jenner move into Senior roles at

the brewery. Harvey’s wins Gold in

CAMRA’S Champion Beer of Britain

– Mild category.

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OUR INGREDIENTS

& ENVIRONMENTAL

CREDENTIALS

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT

LEWES CASTLE

A traditional brown ale. Lush and full, offset

HAS BEEN AWARDED

by a tinge of caramelisation. Brewed with TROPHY, BEST ALE

roasted malt and dark sugars, it has a sweet, UP TO 5%

by the judging panel at the

malty palate and a bittersweet finish. INTERNATIONAL BEER CHALLENGE 2023

ALC 4.8% VOL | Available May

LEWES CASTLE

BROWN ALE

HARVEY & SON (LEWES) LTD.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Jeff Evans

Chairman of Judges

FOOD PAIRING

Lewes Castle Brown and

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Rainfall

Rainfall which has filtered over 30 years through the

Sussex chalk downs is drawn from our artesian well some

sixty feet below the brewery, and stored in the liquor

reservoir at the top of the Harvey’s Tower.

Having our own supply preserves a regional flavour to

our beers, and should preserve Harvey’s brewing for

generations to come. Water is replenished by the South

Downs, and drawn up from Harvey’s wells.

Malt

We brew with Maris Otter malted barley, the product of

a long programme of cross selection dating back to the

early 1900s, and much prized by cask ale brewers.

Local Whole Hops

Harvey’s use whole hops from Sussex, Kent and

Surrey and we have worked closely with our hop

farmers for many years.

Yeast

At over 65 years old the Harvey’s yeast strain is

unique to our brewery. Countless generations of yeast

cells from our 1957 consignment have passed through

our fermenting room, as the crop from each week’s

brewing is re-pitched into the next.

Our yeast contributes to 50% of the final flavour of

Harvey’s beers.

AWARDS

IBC 2023 Best Ale up to 5%: Trophy | WBA 2023:

UK’s Best English Style Brown Ale | BBI 2021: Gold |

IBC 2019: Silver | BBI 2019: Gold | IBC 2018: Bronze

|BB1 2018: Gold | WBA 2016: UK’s Best English Style

Brown Ale | WBA 2015: World’s Best Brown Ale

ORIGIN

A play on the name of another very famous brown

ale, Lewes Castle is named after Lewes’ own Norman

fortress, built after William’s conquest of 1066.

Brown ale and mushroom risotto is a classic

food and beer pairing, and Lewes Castle Brown

– an award-winning exemplar of its style – is

robust enough to work fantastically well. Wild

mushrooms have a meaty texture and a rich,

earthy character that’s perfectly complemented

by the roasted malt notes in the beer.

BITTER

SWEET

And those rich, earthy notes would also work

well with a hearty lentil stew or a chocolate

fudge brownie.

BLACK

LIQUORICE, NUTTY, SWEET

Emma Inch:

Beer writer, audio producer,

and Beer Writer of the Year

2019

BITTER FINISH, COFFEE, FULL-BODIED,

LIQUORICE, SWEET

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Green Credentials

At Harvey’s, we’re dedicated to sustainable practices,

deeply rooted in our traditional methods and longstanding

local partnerships—fundamental to the brewing industry

for years. Join us on our journey toward a greener future as

we continue to integrate eco-conscious values into every

aspect of our business.

Brewing

• Being a gravity fed brewery saves energy naturally.

• Heat exchanging paraflows minimise the boiling of

water saving energy.

• Equipment is only replaced with materials that will

provide long term gains.

Brewing By-Products

• Spent hops are distributed to local nurseries to be

used as mulch and fertilizer.

• Spent grains are taken away to Plumpton College,

who estimate 2.5 million litres of milk can be attributed

to our grains per annum.

• Approximately 500 barrels of surplus Yeast leave the

brewery each year to be used as a natural, high energy

liquid protein feed for pigs.

Packaging

• Only UK Brewer to still be using returnable

bottles. Our bottles will journey 4 or 5 trips in

and out of the Brewery in a lifespan.

• All packaging utilised for retail in-store and online

is either recyclable or designed for reuse.

Buildings

We have 544 Solar Panels on our Depot roof.

The panels have generated over 1 million kWhs of

electricity since installation. Any surplus energy is

fed back into the local grid.

Transport

• We use an emission reducing fleet, including

fully electric vehicles.

• Our own vehicle distribution is within a 75 mile

radius of the Brewery.

Staff

We are proud to employ a local skilled workforce

to conduct maintenance our Grade II Listed Brewery

site and Pub Estate, consisting of many trades

including Plumbers, Carpenters, and Electricians.

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Harvey’s Brewery: Ingredients and Environment


TOM PAINE

A dry hopped, robust pale ale with a full,

malty palate. Strong and well balanced,

with hints of impending revolution...

ALC 5.5% VOL | Available July

FOOD PAIRING

Tom Paine and a Sunday Roast

SOUTHDOWN

HARVEST

Produced each year with hops fresh from the farm.

Blending three unique hop varieties with a trio of

different malts uniting soft sweet biscuit tones,

and tangy ‘green hop’ bitterness.

FOOD PAIRING

Southdown Harvest with Humous

and Roasted Vegetables

BITTER

SWEET

AWARDS

WBA 2023: UK’s Best Bitter 4.5–5.5% | BBI 2023:

Gold | IBC 2019: Bronze | BBI 2019: Diploma | IBC

2017: Runner up to Country Winner | WBA 2016:

UK’s Best Bitter over 5% | WBA 2014: UK’s Best

Bitter over 5% | IBC 2012: Silver

ORIGIN

Brewed to commemorate the bicentenary of

Thomas Paine’s “The Rights of Man”. It is thought

that Paine helped to draft the American Declaration

Of Independence. An eponymous political radical, he

was an Excise Officer in Lewes between 1768–1774.

Tom Paine is a rich and complex beer with some

big flavours. It has the hops to cut through the

texture of the Sunday Roast and distinct toffee

flavours that harmonise with

the caramelisation of the roast as it cooks.

Vegetarian lasagne also caramelises so

Tom Paine’s flavours are complementary.

Salted Caramel pudding is a study in contrasts

with the bitterness of the beer.

Tom Paine food pairing: Sunday Roast,

Vegetarian lasagne, Salted Caramel Pudding

ALC 5% VOL | Available September

BITTER

SWEET

ORIGIN

Brewed annually in September in celebration

of the age old interaction between brewing

and agriculture.

DEEP GOLD

The light malt sweetness of the Southdown

Harvest makes a perfect match for the

slightly caramelised skin of the vegetables.

The green hop grassiness provides brightness

to lift the dish, and just enough hop bitterness

to cut through each spoonful of that

creamy dip.

You could also try pairing it with a couscous

salad or even a summer pudding.

Emma Inch:

Beer writer,

audio producer,

and Beer Writer of

the Year 2019

COPPER

FLORAL, HOP, MALT

BITTER FINISH, DRY-HOP, FULL-BODIED, MALT

Jane Peyton:


alcoholic drinks

expert, public

speaker, and

UK’s first

‘pommelier’

FLORAL, GRASSY

BISCUIT, GRASS, SWEET

22



AWARDS

From ‘UK Brewer of the Year’ to numerous World Beer

accolades, our team have been producing award-winning

beers as far back as 1952.

Being awarded locally, nationally and internationally means a

great deal to us. We hope the dedication of our team, and

consistency of quality continues to be recognised for years to come.

We are, after all, only as good as our last pint.

STAR OF

EASTBOURNE

This golden IPA exudes a full hop aroma, with

subtle hints of marmalade. The crisp bitterness

lingers on the palate giving a dry finish.

ALC 5.5% VOL | Available October

FOOD PAIRING

Star of Eastbourne and Roast Chicken

2023

CAMRA Gold Champion ‘Milds’

Category

World Beer Awards: 7

International Beer Challenge: 8

British Bottler’s Institute: 8

Recipient of one CAMRA Beer Awards

Beer of the Year Award

2022

Champion Bottled Beer of Britain



Recipient of three CAMRA Beer Awards


2020/2021

International Beer Challenge:

WINNERS OF ‘BREWER OF THE

YEAR’ TROPHY

No or Low Alcohol Beers: Supreme

Champion






2019

DBA Design Effectiveness Award






2018



YEAR’ TROPHY

Joint Supreme Champions and

New Product Trophy for Design

and Packaging.

Graphis Design: Harvey’s Rebrand

Transform Awards:

Best Brand Evolution




Recipient of one CAMRA Beer Award

2017



YEAR’ TROPHY

Lewes District Business Awards 2017:

Best Green Business

Graphis Design: Harvey’s Rebrand




Recipient of two CAMRA Beer Awards

2016

Good Pub Guide 2016:

Brewery of the Year




Recipient of two CAMRA Beer Awards

2011 – 2015

Countryside Alliance Awards

2015 Finalist: Tourism Enterprise

Great British Beer Festival 2015

Champion Bottle-Conditioned Beer

of Britain Winner: Imperial Extra

Double Stout

World Beer Awards 2011

World’s Best Stout and Porter:

Imperial Extra Double Stout

World Beer Awards 2012 World’s

Best Dark Barley Wine: Christmas Ale

Great British Beer Festival 2015

Champion Bottle-Conditioned Beer

of Britain Winner: Imperial Extra

Double Stout




Recipient of five CAMRA Beer Awards

International Beer Challenge Best

Stout/Porter

Trophy: Imperial Extra Double Stout

2000 – 2010

British Guild of Beer Writers

Awards 2009 Brewer of the Year:

Harvey’s Head Brewer, Miles Jenner

Morning Advertiser

(Voted by 10,000 licensees):

Best Regional Cask Beer Brand

in the South East

Taste of Sussex Awards: Best Sussex

Drink Producer of the Year

S.E.D.A Sustainable Business

Award for the Greenest Business

between Oxford and Dover.

CAMRA Great British Beer

Festival 2005/6 Champion Best

Bitter: Sussex Best Bitter




TOTAL BREWERY

AWARDS




Great British Beer Festival: 9

Beer and Cider Competition: 5

BREWEX: 15

1991 – 2000

Sussex Business Awards 1996:

Green Business Award


Beer and Cider Competition: 4


1952 – 1990

1980: Draught (Sussex) Best Bitter

wins Gold at Brewex.

1964: Elizabethan Ale wins the

Championship Gold Medal at Brewex.

1952: Draught XXXX (Old Ale) wins

Silver Medal (1st Prize) at Brewex.

Brewex: 15


BITTER

SWEET

AWARDS

Eastbourne Beer Festival 2019: Beer of the Festival

| IBC 2019: Silver| WBA 2019: UK Winner | IBC 2018:

Gold | BBI 2017: Gold | Eastbourne Beer Festival 2014:

Beer of the Festival | BBI 2014: Silver | BBI 2011: Gold

ORIGIN

First brewed to mark the Eastbourne Beer Festival

in October 2004. A strong, old style India Pale Ale

reminiscent of the beers exported across the globe by

British breweries during the early nineteenth century.

PALE GOLD

BITTER FINISH, CRISP, DRY-HOP

CITRUS, HOP, MARMALADE

Light amber in colour, this emboldened IPA has

potent hop notes on the nose, suggestive of ripe

orange marmalade alongside the sweetness of

tinned mandarins. The bold English hop character

continues on the palate, with more citrus, plus a

grassiness and a restrained sweetness redolent

of a Bakewell tart. The finish has a dryness that

suggests a witty aside in the pub, a putdown said

with affection and compassion.

How about trying it with roast chicken,

roast potatoes and peas — the beer adds a

succulence to the chicken, with its bitterness

cutting through the fat.

Adrian Tierney-Jones:

Award-winning

freelance journalist,

Author, and

Beer Writer of

the year 2017.

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Harvey’s Brewery: Seasonal Ales

25

BONFIRE BOY

CHRISTMAS ALE

A dark amber beer with a full malty palate.

Caramelised, bitter aftertaste, and a superbly

smoky flavour. A staple of Bonfire Night festivities.

ALC 5.8% VOL | Available November

FOOD PAIRING

Bonfire Boy and Tagine

A festive delight, this traditional barley wine

exudes biscuity malts and rich vinous fruits,

all balanced by a strong hop bitterness. Warm

the soul with this award-winning beer which

embodies the essence of Christmas spirit.

FOOD PAIRING

Harvey’s Christmas Ale and Stilton

ALC 7.5% VOL | Available December

AWARDS

BITTER

South East Sussex CAMRA: Beer of the Year 2019 |

Beer Bods: Beer of the Year 2019 | CAMRA Spa Valley

Beer Festival 2018: Gold | BBI 2016: Diploma | 2015

Worthing Beer Festival: Sussex Beer of the Festival

| National Hop Association and the Horticultural

Research International Competition 2002: ‘Ultimate

Beer with BBQs’ Winner

ORIGIN

Originally brewed to commemorate the gallant work

of the Fire Brigade during the fire at the brewery

in July 1996 and was originally called ‘Firecracker’.

We now brew this for the bonfire boys and belles of

Lewes for the November 5th celebrations each year.

Brewed for bonfire night, this chestnut-coloured

ale has bags of toffee and caramel on the nose,

and develops on the palate with rich, fruity

sweetness and a pleasing toastiness, happily

evoking bonfire toffee rather than the bonfire

itself.

It complements the caramelisation of grilled

or barbecued meats quite wonderfully,

and harmonises really well with ginger and

cinnamon, making it a perfect match for any

kind of tagine.

BITTER

AWARDS

WBA 2023: UK’s Best Barley Wine | BBI 2023: Gold

| BBI 2022: Gold | WBA 2022: Silver | IBC 2021:

Gold | IBC 2019: Bronze | WBA 2018: Gold | BBI

2018: Silver | WBA 2012: World’s Best Barley Wine

ORIGIN

Recipient of Finland’s Olutseura Olviretki award

for ‘excellently’ fulfilling “The Christmas Beer

Regulation” described in Aleksis Kivi’s novel ‘Seven

Brothers’.

There’s a flavour explosion when you put

together the rich roasted malt of barley wine

and classic Stilton. Fireworks go off inside

your head, your taste buds give a rapturous

applause and your eyelids involuntarily close

in sublime happiness.

Visit your favourite cheesemonger and gather

together a medley of local blue cheeses to

try alongside Harvey’s Christmas Ale. Or try

an onion and beetroot tarte tatin and sip at

intervals.

SWEET

MAHOGANY

BONFIRE, ROAST, SMOKY

Pete Brown:



SWEET

DEEP COPPER

CHRISTMAS PUDDING AS A BEER

CHRISTMAS PUDDING, WINE

Jessica Mason:

Founder & Editor

of Drinks Maven,

a definitive guide

to the best

drinks available.

SMOKY, TOFFEE, MALT, FULL-BODIED



WHO WE WORK WITH

We are proud to work closely with a number of Sussex businesses,

teams, and individuals, who share core values similar to our own.

Our ethos is key to everything we do and who we work with.

We aim to create long term relationships that benefit our local

communities, and collaborate with those who actively contribute

to a more sustainable future for all.

GOLD BIER

This dry, balanced ‘bier’ has a soft malt palate

that is offset by the gentle bitterness of local

Fuggle and Golding hops. A thirst quenching

and refreshing brew for any time, any place.


FOOD PAIRING

Harvey’s Gold Bier and Calamari

AWARDS

The brewery has worked closely with

the team at The Amex since the stadium

opened in 2011.

“We have formed a wonderful partnership

with Harvey’s, it’s always a pleasure to

work with Bob and his team. Harvey’s

has become an integral part of our fans matchday

experience with Harvey’s being served throughout

the stadium. Harvey’s have even produced their own

Albion Ale which is testament to the partnership and

how it has grown over the years. We look forward to

working with Harvey’s for many more years to come.”

Jo Brooks, Commercial Manager,

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

“Working with

Harvey’s is a

complete joy.

Their heritage, consistency, outstanding

quality and impeccable delivery always

ensure the work we do together

reaches the highest standards, I

couldn’t be more happy to partner

with them, taking Jolly Olly around

the world in my Glass House wine bars

onboard the P&O Cruises fleet.”

Olly Smith, multi award-winning wine expert,

TV personality, author, podcast host,

columnist and Food Hero for P&O Cruises.

BITTER

SWEET

IBC 2018: Craft Can Range: Gold

| IBC 2018: Bronze

ABOUT

The golden colour is derived from a premium

malted barley originally grown for continental

lagers, and is best served chilled.

There’s something extremely satisfying about

sipping upon a crisp beer while feasting on

seafood or a picnic. Calamari, for instance,

makes people think of holidays. And picnics

are representative of time-out and relaxation.

Hummus and guacamole are great for crudities

and also an anytime-of-day snack good with a

refreshing beer.

Any day can be made better with the union of

refreshing beer and seaside picnic fare. Sound

the holiday klaxon.

Jessica Mason:

Founder & Editor of Drinks

Maven, a definitive guide to

the best drinks available.

STRAW

FLORAL, HOP, STRAW

CRISP, FLORAL, MALT, HOP

“Sussex Cricket are an institution in Sport as the

oldest Sports Club in the World. So it is fantastic

to partner with another equally successful company

such as Harvey’s who enjoy a huge tradition and

heritage in Sussex.

We are very proud to be associated with such

a fantastic brand and look forward to many more

years working together.”

Tony Cottey, Business Relationship Manager,

Sussex Cricket.

“Piglet’s Pantry is proud to have a

wonderful collaborative partnership

with Harvey’s Brewery.

This relationship has spanned many years,

and the dedicated team continues to

be a pleasure to work with, consistently

supplying us with the perfect ingredient

for our renowned Steak and Harvey’s

Ale Pie. Their reliable supply allows us to

maintain the high-quality standard of our

products, that we greatly pride ourselves

on. This collaboration also allows us to

enhance our customers’ online purchases

with a fantastic add-on option!”

Lara Cusack, Marketing Manager,

Piglet’s Pantry.

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Harvey’s Brewery: Kegs and Cans

29

PILSNER

Balanced, refreshing and distinctly moreish.

Harvey’s Pilsner showcases continental hops

alongside local brewing innovation.


FOOD PAIRING

Harvey’s Pilsner and Margherita Pizza

WHARF

IPA

Modern heavily hopped IPA. Zesty and fragrant,

this golden beer contains the very essence of our

local hop gardens.

FOOD PAIRING

Wharf IPA and Frittata


ORIGIN

BITTER

SWEET

Harvey’s has an international reputation,

particularly within Northern Europe. Best Bitter

has been available in Copenhagen for many years

and our prize Stout was originally adopted from a

Latvian Brewery. Pilsner is brewed with Lubelski

hops grown in Poland.

STRAW

TOAST, CLEAN, HOP

As a style invented in Czechia and beloved

of Germans, Pilsner is perfect with things like

rotisserie chicken, pork sausage and super-salty

pretzels. But with its floral, spicy Polish hops

and bready body, Harvey’s Pilsner is at its best

with Mediterranean foods.

Try it with a doughy, Neapolitan-style

margherita pizza where its soft malt body

blends with the base; or bring out the depth of

the hops by having it with a highly spiced lamb

kebab; it’s also perfect for all kinds of tapas,

whether it’s with a few slices of aged Jamón

ibérico or something cooling with some spicy

patatas bravas.

BITTER

AWARDS

BBI 2023: Diploma | IBC 2019: Silver | IBC 2018:

Bronze | BBI 2018: Silver | BBI 2017: Gold

ORIGIN

Wharf IPA is brewed using hop varieties grown in

Sussex and Kent. The imagery on the can is of the

Wharf opposite the brewery site which sits on the river

Ouse where the brewery was established in 1790.

English hops are considered by some to be less

exciting than their American counterparts, but

this beer showcases them in all their grassy,

herby, spicy glory, providing a wonderfully

complex and pleasing aroma. On the palate it

evokes the English hedgerow, with hints of mint,

grass, pepper, rosemary and figs.

These hints pair perfectly with a rich meaty

dish such as roast lamb, and also have the

power to cut through and enhance a quiche

or frittata.

Pete Brown:



CRISP, BITTER, MALT, HOP

Jonny Garrett:

Beer writer and broadcaster.

SWEET

STRAW

CITRUS FRUIT, CLEAN, HOP

BITTER, CITRUS FRUIT, CLEAN FINISH, HOP


Harvey’s Brewery: Kegs and Cans 31

BOTTLES

Harvey’s produce a range of award-winning specialty beers

that are available in bottle year-round and very rarely in cask.

Some of these premium beers mature in tank over long periods;

our Imperial Extra Double Stout is in tank for 18 months, and

Prince of Denmark for nine months.

PRINCE OF DENMARK

A strong dark, beer; with complex aromas of

leather chocolate and liquorice. Delve into tastes

of treacle, toffee, mocha, coffee and smokiness.

Brown amber and black malts are mixed with

pale ale malt to give this beer complexity and

depth.

ALC 7.5% VOL

Available Bottle: All Year | Cask: Occasionally

It is based on traditional recipes from the

18th Century but has also been described as

an ‘Imperial Stout Nouveau’. As complex as

Shakespeare’s eponymous hero of which the

label is derived.

IMPERIAL STOUT

The roast, alcoholic and spicy notes combine

in this unusually sweet and sour beer.

AWARDS

Eastbourne Beer Festival 2022: ‘Beer of the Festival’

| IBC 2022: Gold, Eastbourne Beer Festival 2021:

‘Beer of the Festival’ | WBA 2021: Country Winner

| WBA 2019: Country Winner | WBA 2018: Country

Winner, IBC 2017: Country Winner, |WBA 2017:

Country Winner

Steeped in the depths of chocolate and

coffee, this brew will improve and develop

complexity up to one year.

ALC 9.0% VOL

Available Bottle: All Year

Our most awarded beer with over 35

accolades, we only brew Imperial Stout

once every nine months and then age it

for 18 months. The recipe contains a dense

concentration of varied malts and hops to

produce a bottle conditioned stout of

9.0% ABV.

AWARDS

Champion Bottled Beer of Britain

2022: Gold | WBA 2021: Country

Winner | IBC 2021: Best Stout

or Porter | WBA 2019: Country

Winner | WBA 2018: Country

Winner | IBC 2018: Gold | IBC 2017:

Country Winner & World’s Best |

WBA 2017: World’s Best Imperial

Stout

SWEET SUSSEX

Sweet Sussex Stout is a lush, sweet stout

and a fine example of a style now rarely

produced but extremely popular during the

mid-twentieth century.

It boasts an inviting aroma of caramelized

sugar, followed by a velvety, sweet taste that is

elegantly contrasted by a subtly charred finish.

ALC 2.8% VOL

Available Bottle: All Year

AWARDS

WBA 2023: Bronze | IBC 2021: Silver

| WBA 2021: Bronze | WBA 2019:

Country Winner


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SOFT DRINKS

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we are excited to supply a wide selection of delicious,

natural beverage options that can be mixed with a

favourite Spirit or Cocktail, or are perfectly tasty to

be enjoyed on their own.

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HARVEY’S

PUB FINDER

WINES

Harvey’s drinkers can navigate to their nearest

pint of Sussex Best using Harvey’s Pub Finder.

In 2023, Harvey’s Pub Finder recorded an impressive

70,000 web visits. Our platform showcases a curated list

of over 400 verified stockists proudly serving Harvey’s

beers. Navigate with ease and discover your next

perfect pint of Harvey’s with the ultimate beer seeker’s

companion.

Can customers rely on you as a consistent supplier of

Harvey’s beers? If they can, contact your Area Sales

Manager today, and we will add you to our exclusive list of

verified providers.

“After switching to Harvey’s Brewery

to be our sole wine supplier this

year, they have been nothing

short of outstanding. With a great

selection of wines and prosecco

they have provided us with great

recommendations this year and all

our clients have given wonderful

feedback. With their high quality

customer service matched with

quick and efficient deliveries they

really do tick all the boxes!”

Sean Reilly, Event Manager,

CIRCA Events

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Harvey’s Brewery: Wines 39

WINES

At Harvey’s, we take pride in our rich heritage as an

established Wine and Spirit Merchant since the 1790s.

Today, under the expertise of our Wine Buyer, Andrew

Harris, we source exceptional wines from small producers

worldwide. Located in Sussex, we also have the privilege

of collaborating with local English wine producers,

delivering their award-winning vintages to your glass.

“Our Eating House has 3 venues of varying

sophistication in both Worthing and

Shoreham, West Sussex. Thanks to our

excellent partnership with Harvey’s Lewes

Wine department we are able to offer a well

balanced and varied section of great wines

at affordable prices. Harvey’s have been very

successful in serving us consistently well,

ensuring our customers enjoy well stored

and delicious wines of all varietals by the

glass and bottle.”

Our diverse wine selection is carefully curated,

with new additions personally endorsed by our

tasting team every quarter. We prioritise the delicate

balance of value and quality, which is evident

throughout our range.

More than just selling wine, we are passionate

about education and offering a tailored service.

Andrew Harris, with over 20 years of wine experience

and a WSET Diploma, leads our team, and hosts

number of tastings both at the brewery and with

BENEFITS OF

BUYING WINES

FROM HARVEY’S

wine accounts throughout the year. Our Area Sales

Managers are meticulously trained to not just sell

wine, but to find the perfect wine and price point

for you, our valued customers.

While we offer an array of wines from across the

globe, we invite you to discover the following

featured producers in this brochure.

Don’t hesitate, get in touch with us today for any

enquiries and to explore our full wine list.

Darren Gearing, Founder & Director,

Our Eating House Ltd

“Harvey’s have been

supplying our wines for

many years now. They have

always readily helped us

refresh our range when

necessary and provided us

with expert guidance.

With their more than

adequate range of wines

and their helpful service

they are the perfect

partner for us.”

Les,

Sussex Harbour Yacht Club

ON-TRADE ONLY BRANDS

Over 90% of our wines are bought for the on-trade

and are therefore not available in supermarkets etc.

NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT

You can order your wine in mixed cases, giving

you the opportunity to offer a wide selection of

wine, without an expensive outlay.

WINE MENUS

We can supply wine menus for your tables and bar

areas to ensure your customers see your wine offer.

“We have been working with Harvey’s for many

years and they never fail to perform. We are very

lucky to be situated in East Sussex, the home

of Harvey’s which enables us to utilise the local

provenance of their products which are proven to

be so popular throughout the year. Their seasonal

ales are a must try and customer demand dictates

that we offer a varied palette and all of the beers

available from Harvey’s seem to fit the bill perfectly.

IN-HOUSE STAFF TRAINING

We can hold staff wine tastings in your

establishment to improve the knowledge and

confidence of your staff.

SALE OR RETURN

We are so confident in the quality of our wines

that, if we supply your wine, we will uplift any wine

that does not sell and give you a full credit. Terms

and conditions apply.

WINE AND FOOD MATCHING

Let us match your food to our wine. This makes

your customers’ wine selection easier and takes

the pressure off your staff.

IN-HOUSE WINE TASTING TEAM

All of our wines, without exception, are tasted

and selected by Harvey’s tasting team, ensuring

we only select quality wines.

DEDICATED WINE MANAGER

We can work with you and your staff to increase

your profits.

FINE WINE CELLAR

Our shop in Lewes has a quality selection of

fine and rare wines including Grand Cru Bordeaux

and Burgundy.

We also utilise their many years of experience in

the wine trade, together with our ever available

and accommodating Rep Peter Nicholas and the

wine guru that is Andy Harris, we have a solid

wine list that performs very well and is paired

perfectly with our seasonal and specialist steak

menus. Their knowledge and expertise is always

on hand to provide the best possible product with

the best possible margins at the forefront of their

intentions. In a nutshell Harvey’s as a brand are the

epitome of a Forward Thinking Brewery and Wine

Merchants and the Pride of Sussex!”

Nick Lloyd,

White Hart Buxted

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UK

Experience the rising quality and

popularity of English wines, especially

sparkling, as they continue to thrive.

Surrounded by exceptional estates

just minutes away, Harvey’s enjoys

the advantage of the limestone and

chalk soils of Sussex and Kent, which

enable the production of awardwinning

sparkling wines that rival

Champagne, often outperforming

them in international tastings.

FRANCE

Burgundy’s historic wines, featuring

Chardonnay whites and Pinot Noir

reds, are world-renowned. From

Chablis to Mâcon-Villages, they pair

exceptionally well with food. Wines

from this region are produced with a

distinct character, often reflecting the

producer’s personality

COURT GARDEN

Discover the magic of Court Garden, a

family-run vineyard and winery in Ditchling,

East Sussex, producing internationally

acclaimed English Sparkling Wine. With a

strong passion for their grapes and the wine

they create, Court Garden is a local gem just

down the road from Harvey’s.

BREAKY BOTTOM

We take pride in our enduring

partnership with Breaky Bottom

in Rodmell. Peter Hall, a 40-year

advocate of English winemaking,

oversees this small, family-run

vineyard nestled in the South

Downs Park valley. With six

acres of vines, Breaky Bottom

consistently delivers top-quality

wines that command a premium

in the market.

ALBOURNE

Nestled in the heart of the

Sussex countryside, Albourne

Estate is a family-owned

vineyard and winery offering

breathtaking views of the

South Downs. They specialize

in crafting limited quantities

of award-winning still and

sparkling English wine,

exclusively from their own

sustainably grown grapes.

BOURGOGNE DE VIGNE EN VERRE

Established by a group of wine producers in

1981, BVV seek to optimise the commercial and

logistical management of their wine domains.

Representing 20 producers, each showcasing

unique styles and terroirs.

Why we work with them:

• Stocked for 12 years.

• Those 20 growers have different

styles in their wines which enables

us to create a diverse catalogue

of the Burgundy region. We know

we’re working with quality

winemakers with different styles.

Featured wines:

• Poulliy Fuisse

• Givry

• Nuits St Georges

• Pomard

• Mercurey

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ITALY

Discover the diversity of Italian

wines with Harvey’s. Italy leads

global wine production and offers

a vast range of options, including

competitively priced Pinot Grigio

and unique varieties like Fiano,

Falanghina, and Gavi.

SPAIN

The world’s second largest wineproducing

country, Spain produces

some of the most sought-after

varietals. Renowned for Rioja, in

recent years other regions such as

Priorat, Rueda and Ribera del Duero

have come to prominence.

FABIANO

Founded in 1912, Fabiano Winery started with

Francesco and Sergio Fabiano selling their wines

in Venice, later expanding to Verona. In the 1960s,

they built a new winery in Sona, becoming one

of Italy’s largest wine producers in the 1970s.

The following decades saw their wines exported

worldwide, establishing Fabiano as a prominent

winery in Verona and Italian winemaking.

Featured wines:

• Valpolicella

• Negraro

• Fortebraccio Chianti Riserva 2016

CLOS MONT BLANC

With over 300 years of family winemaking

tradition, Clos Mont Blanc, produce

15 grape varieties, on over 80 hectares

of land. Their winemaker Josep Vadri has

been generating their wines for 30 years

combining the traditional winemaking of

the region with modern techniques.


• Stocked for 14 years.

• Quality of wines that come

through and variety, working

with Josep Vadri, with

his experience.

Featured wines:

• Origin

• Castell Wines:

Tempranillo and Chardonnay

• Pinot Noir



PORTUGAL

Welcome to the world of Port wine,

named after the beautiful city of Porto

in Portugal, where the renowned Douro

River flows. Our selection of Port wines,

including White Port, Rosé, Ruby, LBV,

Tawny, and Colheita, is sourced from

Poças. Experience the resurgence of Port

wines in the trade, with an increasing

number of on-trade establishments

offering these versatile wines by the glass

and perfect food pairings.

CHILE

Chilean wines offer great value by the

glass, with the Central Valley known

for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,

Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Smaller regions like Limari and

Colchagua Valleys provide diverse

styles with Semillon, Pinot Noir, and

Carmenere. By directly importing,

Harvey’s offer both exclusive on-trade

wines and exceptional value options.

POÇAS

Poças, with over a century of history and now

in its fourth generation, stands as a rare,

Portuguese-born Port Wine company that has

been family-owned since its inception. Their three

Quintas in the Upper Douro region, comprising 100

hectares with 76 hectares of vineyards, are nestled

within the UNESCO World Heritage-designated

Douro Demarcated Region, the world’s oldest

documented viticultural area.


• One of the rare Port Wine companies

that was born Portuguese and has

remained in the hands of the same

family since its foundation.

• Famed for their Tawny style.

• 15 years business relationship.

Featured wines:

• Tawny 10 year

• Ruby

• White Port

VISTAMAR

By understanding the wisdom of nature and the

importance of time, Morandé Wine Group founded

Viña Vistamar in 1997, inspired by the rhythms of

the vineyards, emphasizing slow ripening cycles,

and creating wines that encourage a balanced,

slow-paced life with distinct flavours and the

freshness of cold climates.


• Stocked for over 30 years.

• Innovate with the market,

working closely with us to

accommodate customer tastes,

and improve quality.

Featured wines:

• Brisa

– Merlot

– Chardonnay

– Rosé

– Sauvignon Blanc

– Cabernet Sauvignon

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BEYOND

THE CLASSICS:

Explore Our

Trending Wines

REDS

• Sea Change Negroamaro

Puglia, Italy.

(Every bottle helps fund global

ocean conservation projects)

• Voiturette Merlot

France.

• Les Argelières Pinot Noir

France.

• Goye Malbec Roble Mendoza

Argentina.

Alongside our esteemed collection from

long-standing producers, we’re proud to offer

a dynamic selection of trending wines.

These are bottles currently capturing the

imagination of wine enthusiasts – vibrant and

exciting choices that shine on their own or

perfectly complement your food offering.

Dive into our curated list below and discover

new favourites with broad appeal, guaranteed

to elevate your wine selection.

WHITES

• Sea Change Chardonnay

Puglia, Italy.

(Every bottle helps fund global

ocean conservation projects)

• Carlo Damiani Pinot Grigio

Veneto, Italy.

• Flying Kiwi

Marlborough, New Zealand.

• Coquille de Mer

Languedoc, France.

ROSÉS

• Il Caggio

Pinot Grigio Rosé

Italy.

• Voiturette

Grenache Rosé

France.

• Wildwood

Zinfandel Rosé

California.

“Harvey’s wine has a range to

suit all needs. Quality wines

with superb back up from

Harvey’s with someone always

on the end of the phone to

answer all your questions.

Delivery services are second

to none. Will sit down and help

you choose a selection suited to

individual needs.”

Lindfield Wine Club

“Fantastic selection as a vintner,

both new-world and old-world

examples represented well.

The customer service of Pete,

Andy and the sales team is

second to none.

They constructed me a

fantastic list, well balanced

with all categories represented

well. Cannot praise Harvey’s

enough and the beers are

top quality and in the highest

of demand.”

Anchor Inn, Hartfield



POINT OF

SALE AND

MERCHANDISE

Drive your sales of Harvey’s beers with our fantastic

range of Point of Sale items.

Some items may be chargeable.

Our design and printing teams work together to make

sure we are creating the most effective merchandise to

get your customer’s attention.

The POS below gives an idea of the sort of items we

have ready and available for you to get going!

Looking for something that we don’t have already?

Please get in touch and our Area Sales Managers are

happy to work with you to provide the materials your

business requires.

IN WITH

THE

OLD

Old Ale is back on the bar to

provide comfort and warmth

throughout the winter months.

Dark and rich with hints of dried fruit

and dates, this beer has been likened

to the oak; steadfast throughout the

year, regardless of the season.

4.3% ABV

WE BREW

Available October – March

PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH

ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES,

WINTER STEWS AND

MADEIRA CAKE

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THINGS

OUR WAY

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JOIN THE HARVEY’S

FAMILY OF PUBS

Are you passionate about great beer, community spirit, and running your own business?

Look no further! Harvey’s a beloved family firm with a legacy of quality and innovation,

is always on the lookout for friendly faces to join our tight-knit team of pub tenants.

With a reputation that spans southern England, we

take pride in our award-winning beers and steadfast

business principles. As an independent operator within

our Tied Estate, you’ll have the autonomy to infuse

your unique flair while benefiting from the trust and

recognition that comes with the Harvey’s name.

Opportunities to join our family of 45 pubs don’t come

around often, but when they do, they offer a chance to

become a cornerstone of your local community.

We’re not just looking for tenants, but ambassadors

of good taste and community connection. Whether

you’re an experienced publican or dreaming of a career

change, our doors are open to individuals committed to

upholding the highest standards of quality and service.

As proud members of esteemed industry associations

such as the BBPA, BII, and IFBB, we’re deeply

committed to supporting our tenants every step of

the way. From collaborating with CAMRA to upholding

the standards of Cask Marque, we’re dedicated to

promoting excellence in every pour.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for pubs into

a rewarding business opportunity, Harvey’s Brewery

welcomes you with open arms.

Get in touch with our Estates Team today.

Call: 01273 840508

Email: estateservices@harveys.org.uk

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SHOP & SISTER

PRODUCTS

The Harvey’s Brewery Shop is located at the front of

Harvey’s Georgian Brewhouse and supplies Harvey’s

beers fresh from the brewery in returnable bottles,

cans, mini-kegs, and for take-away on draught from

1 litre to 20l/36 pint polypins.

01273 480217 | shop.harveys.org.uk

Wine

Discover our collection of fine

wines from small producers

worldwide, including local

gems from Sussex and Kent.

Our selection is carefully curated,

with new additions approved by

our team on a quarterly basis.

Harvey’s Merchandise

T-shirts, Polos, Hats, Socks, Gifts,

Keyrings, Christmas Puddings and

more, some of which is available for

courier from our online shop.

Spirits

Discover an eclectic collection

of over 100 spirits, containing

worldwide whiskies, cognacs,

brandies; Sussex and national gins,

vodkas, and rums.

Harvey’s Tasting Club

Join us for exclusive drink events

at our Brewery shop! Our team

hosts events throughout the year

in collaboration with a number of

industry experts. Get special

invites to Harvey’s tastings

featuring amazing beers, brewery

tours, and a cool mix of world wines

and spirits.

Sign-up online at harveys.org.uk/

harveys-tasting-club

Cigars

We are a Silver Habanos Specialist

and keep over 40 hand rolled

Havana cigars in our humidor, along

with a range of Mini’s, Purito’s and

Club sized cigars in packs.

Harvey’s Gin

Harvey’s Hop and Malt Gins are produced

from English malted barley mashed at the

brewery in Lewes, using exactly the same

system that initiates production of our award

winning beers. The resultant sugars are then

transported to be fermented and distilled.

A special blend of botanicals is added to the

Malt Gin and a separate distillation of freshly

picked Sussex hops gives the Hop Gin its

defining character.

Both winners at the International Spirits Challenge 2019.


HOW TO

GET IN TOUCH

At Harvey’s we pride ourselves on delivering

quality products and service for your business.

All of our Accounts are handled by a dedicated

Sales Manager who will call on you regularly to

discuss your trade.

If you are interested in stocking Harvey’s and

any of the products from our extensive range

please get in touch.

T. 01273 480 209

E. info@harveys.org.uk

W. www.harveys.org.uk

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