Beer in the Evening

Purchase Location: The Swan Inn – Cheltenham

Harrier Lite, if you know you’re out for a good while and you see the Harrier, it’s a great session beer, very refreshing and fruity with a nice low ABV, I wouldn’t call it so much a citrus taste, but it’s got a fresh zesty taste throughout, even down to the hand-warmed dregs, maybe it’s the presence of Saaz hops which I have never come across before? A nice head that lasted for just over half the pint, giving each swig a smooth texture in the mouth, not watery at all. Harrier Lite was apparently discontinued but has been flown back by the Cottleigh brewery due to popular demand. I’m told that Harrier is kind to the hips, for the health concious drinkers out there… But I’m not bothered, the burger in my hand has kindly set karma back in balance.

My rating: 8/10
Hops used: Goldings, Challenger, Cascade, Saaz
ABV 3.5% Visit the Cotleigh Brewery website for more information.