Dark Star versus Harveys

[Malcolm Millichip]

Right we have had the stand offs we have had the name calling but now its time to get down to the nitty gritty and nail your colours firmly to the mask in the final of the 'Best Brewery in Sussex' debate.
Of course its between Dark Star and Harveys, the two big boys at the moment, the Chelsea and Man Utd of the Sussex brewing business. Both great brewers you might say if you want to sit on the fence but this is not a time for that , this is a time for coming down on one side or another.For the record I have been drinking 'proper' beer for as long as I can remember but have never tasted such a innovative range of quality quaffs as produced by Dark Star. Harveys though have struggled to inspire me with their range and its difficult to get exited by their paltry offerings here in West Sussex. I think it might be a foregone conclusion here coming easily down on the side of the Partridge Green genius`s but let me not preempt the battle and lets have everyone`s opinion.

A landslide ?

 

[Brighton M]

Harveys are surely favourite, but I get the feeling that some of their most loyal supporters - i.e. those who've grown up drinking Harveys aren't liking the way Dark Star have come in and started treading on their toes...

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

Dark Star by a country mile. They are the new kids on the block, bold and innovative. By comaprison Harveys appear complacent and a tad arrogant.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I've added a poll.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Harveys. Man and Boy.

I do like Dark Star mind.

 

[The Peanut Roaster]

Harveys are surely favourite, but I get the feeling that some of their most loyal supporters - i.e. those who've grown up drinking Harveys aren't liking the way Dark Star have come in and started treading on their toes...

As far as I'm concerned, they haven't just trodden on their toes, they've broken their ankles.

APA, Sunburst, Brewer's Reserve.....Quality, Quality,Quality.

 

[Scotty Mac]

i dont like ale, but i dont mind drinking dark star - think that tells its own story

 

[Brighton M]

i dont like ale, but i dont mind drinking dark star - think that tells its own story

Dark Star's lager is very nice too

 

[jamie1972]

I love Harvey's, always have, raised on the stuff. Do the tour of 'Lewes Cathedral' as an annual visit. Armada is great stuff, but my vote goes to...

Dark Star! Such a great variety, so many top beers. Well played the

 

[dougdeep]

Both excellent.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

This is a bit like asking whether you prefer peodophiles or dog owners.

 

[33057 Seagull]

Dark Star by a country mile. They are the new kids on the block, bold and innovative. By comaprison Harveys appear complacent and a tad arrogant.

Absolutely - I drank nothing but Harvey's for years & years, when it really the only real ale around - (other than Pompey Royal) many a night and lunch time in the Pav Tav. In fact just had a pint of Harvey's Old an hour ago- stll a nice beer but Dark Star is far far superior in every respect. cf Dark Star Imperial Stout, Dark Star Original, Hophead, in fact across the entire range of beers; Dark Star wins every time.

 

[auschr]

I enjoy both but prefer Dark Star

 

[Joe Pineapples]

Harveys when I first moved to Sussex, but Dark Star by a country mile now.

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

Defo dark Star. Hophead, Six Hop, Golden Gate, Solstice, Critical Mass, IPA, APA, Meltdow.....

What's not to like?

 

[DerbyGull]

I think Sussex needs more competition. I'm sure in the coming years a few more breweries will crop up giving you more variety.

 

[DerbyGull]

Oh and out the two Darkstar by a country mile.

 

[H block]

Having drank Hophead, APA and then Original last night the only complaint I have is the wind the next morning.

 

[Hunting 784561]

Harveys. Man and Boy.

I do like Dark Star mind.

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[Gwylan]

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