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Our celebration of the change of the seasons, a deeply comforting ale to usher in the sunset as the evenings get cooler. In salutation to that special moment in time when the year's harvest is a gracious cornucopia before us, we take a combination of English hops, cracked barley, and hard work to brew a classic English style Extra Special Bitter of the highest order. Let Harvest's deep ruby color take you away to a bright autumn mountainside where a warm sweater, a good beer, and the gratitude for the seasons are all you need. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
6.70% ABV
Availability Frequency:
fall
Containers Available:
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
Texas
Colorado
West Coast
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
For when the leaves are changing
Southern Tier’s seasonal Harvest Special Ale pours a hazy copper red with just a little bit of head which dissipates quickly. The copy on the bottle says this beer is brewed with four different hops and two malts. I pick up more of the malt in the smell, with biscuit aromas presiding over a faint hint of hops.
The hops are in the flavor though. More intense than I expected, there’s a decent amount of bitterness in the finish, but it’s an overall crisp and fresh taste with an appropriately light mouthfeel. I’d avoid this type of seasonal beer if you’re hoping for something a little more along the lines of a pumpkin ale. This one is all hops and malts. Well balanced and refreshing. I wouldn’t go out of my way to purchase it again, but I’d drink it on tap at a restaurant.