Harvey’s Brewery has announced the launch of limited edition ale Carolean Crown, brewed to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
The lightest beer that Harvey’s has ever produced, Carolean Crown is a hop-forward pale ale with fresh, fragrant citrus notes.
Brewed with Plumage Archer barley from Goodwood, Sussex, and a mixture of Golding, Motueka, and Sussex hop varieties, each ingredient has been carefully selected to reflect the dawn of the new Carolean age.
“We are thrilled to add Carolean Crown to our range of award-winning beers,” said Miles Jenner, head brewer at Harvey’s Brewery. “It is a beer that has been in development for some time, and we are very excited to finally share it with our customers.”
The draught version is 3.7% ABV. The bottled version (4% ABV) is blended with a portion of Elizabethan Ale, aged in oak casks, to mark the transition to a second Carolean era.
The label depicts the young Charles Stuart hiding from Commonwealth troops in an oak tree, and is taken from Sussex artist Julian Bell’s design for the inn sign of Harvey’s public house, The Royal Oak, in Tabard Street, London.
“We believe that Carolean Crown will be a hit with beer enthusiasts and history buffs alike,” said Miles. “It is a Coronation Ale that looks to herald a new era, while reflecting on the past. We are confident that it will become a firm favourite with our customers.”
The beer will be available in cask at selected pubs and outlets, and in bottle from Thursday (27th April) in Harvey’s online shop, the Lewes-based brewery shop, and selected retailers.
