Harvey’s Brewery is marking Sussex Day, on 16th June, with the release of Sussex Stronghold, a limited edition 6.0% ABV beer celebrating Sussex farming, brewing, and the county’s rich agricultural heritage.
Fifty years ago, Sussex was home to 27 hop growers. Today, only five remain. Harvey’s continues to work closely with each of them through long-standing hop contracts, helping to preserve a tradition deeply rooted in the county.
A warming pale barley wine, with ripe stonefruit flavours, luscious malt character, and a balanced hop bitterness, Sussex Stronghold showcases the very best of Sussex-grown ingredients.
The barley is grown at Upwaltham, in West Sussex, while the hops are sourced from growers in Bodiam, Burwash, Rye, Salehurst, and Udimore. Admiral, Fuggles, Goldings, Harlequin, and the Sussex Hop combine to create a beer that is unmistakably local in character.
“Sussex Stronghold is a celebration of the county and the people who help make it what it is,” said Harvey’s head brewer, Miles Jenner. “We are fortunate to work with some exceptional local growers, many of whom we have partnered with for decades.
“By brewing with ingredients sourced entirely from Sussex, we’re not only creating a distinctive beer, but also championing the farming traditions and long-standing relationships that have shaped brewing in the county for generations.”
Sussex Stronghold will be available in 500ml bottles and on draught at selected stockists for Sussex Day, 16th June.
