Harviestoun has launched its first new beer of 2020, a session IPA created by its newest brewer, Lisa Matthews.
Harviestoun’s newest brewer, Lisa Matthews. Photograph: Chris Watt
Heaven Cent (4.6% ABV) takes its name and aroma from the Centennial hop. It’s well balanced with fruity aromas and a citrus tang. As a session IPA, the maltiness and bitterness are perfectly balanced, says the brewer. There is an initial citrus tang on the palate followed by clean, crisp, floral notes, and a hint of spiciness.
The beer is available on draught from selected bars and hotels around Scotland from this week, including: the Bridge of Orchy Hotel, in Argyll; Forth Inn, at Aberfoyle, near Stirling; Coopers Bar, at Claremont Lodge, in Alloa; Farquharsons Bar, at Braemar; and The Kirklands Hotel, in Kinross.
Heaven Cent is also be available to buy in a five-litre mini-keg format, direct from Harviestoun’s online shop.
Lisa launched her brewing career at Harviestoun in June 2018 after completing an MSc (Hons) in brewing and distilling at Heriot Watt University. She has since been promoted to junior brewer.
She said: “After months of development with the whole team, I’m so excited that we’re able to launch Heaven Cent in time for Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight. I think it’s fantastic that there are more women taking leading roles in the brewing industry than ever before, and I’m really proud to be part of that growing trend, along with my colleague Amy Cockburn, who is head brewer at Harviestoun.
“Heaven Cent is made using the centennial hop, which gives it a distinctive citrus tang, as well as clean crisp, floral notes and a hint of spiciness. The centennial hop is also what makes Heaven Cent so completely unique and different from any other product in our range.”
