Back in 1983 when Harviestoun first started making innovative beer, the whole craft beer thing was just a glint in Harvie’s eye. Now, more than thirty years later they are proud to be the forefathers of this movement to better beer.
Harviestoun is a proud, family run business championing a dedication to the craft that produces award winning, natural brews whilst using the finest ingredients and purest Scottish water from the heart of the untamed Scottish Highlands. Focussing on the quality of their beer has led to them becoming one of the most awarded breweries in the UK.
Bitter and Twisted is a sharp, blond beer with a superb, fresh hop profile combining aromatic Hallertau Hersbrucker with spicy Challenger. It is finished by late hopping with Styrian Goldings, which gives sharpness like the twist of a lemon. A truly refreshing beer and strangely moreish.
Matthew W –
Pours a dark gold with small white head, some retention.
Subtle aroma but there is a slight zest and floral hoppy note.
Taste has a light biscuit malt base but the flavour is driven by the hops with a nice mellow lemon and lime citrus flavour and some zesty floral and sweet notes. Could do with more of a bitter kick in the finish ironically.
Light bodied but refreshing, doesn’t feel thin.
Quite tasty and I enjoyed it but it is a little one dimensional.
Alastair Paterson –
Excellent complex IPA, 4*, as expected from this established small brewery whose beers really do merit wider distribution and appreciation.