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.
An unusual name for an unusual beer. Strong and dark but wickedly, wickedly smooth. Chocolate dominates the flavour, which is nicely balanced by the bitterness of the hops. A delicious “after dinner” beer which leaves a bittersweet aftertaste to savour.
Stujago –
This is s great black ale. It’s flavour is very similar to that of an old ale with it’s roasted taste. It is exceptionally smooth, bittersweet but never overpowering.
Robin Flower –
It’s a well made , full bodied lovely looking stout. A little coffee in the roasted aroma. A slight bitter chocolate taste follows. I would have preferred a little sweetness in the finish to balance it more but if you like really bitter stouts , this is one for you. I would still try it again.
Alan Sinclair –
Some bottles say Black Ale, some refer to it as a Porter or an Old Ale but my bottle said it was a Craft Stout and it tasted like a stout to me.
It’s very nice but I was expecting so much more and it doesn’t live up to it’s hype. I’d definately buy it again though.
David Winter –
A very fine beer–more of a porter or old ale than a stout, its profile is on the roasted side rather than the fruity side of the spectrum. Bitter coffee, (very) dark chocolate, blackened malts–rather dry.