Harp Lager
Guinness Ltd.

Harp LagerHarp Lager
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From:
Guinness Ltd.
 
Ireland
Style:
European Pale Lager
Ranked #89
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
75
Ranked #27,586
Avg:
3.25 | pDev: 17.23%
Reviews:
832
Ratings:
2,855
Status:
Active
Rated:
Yesterday at 10:02 PM
Added:
Jul 03, 2001
Wants:
  61
Gots:
  613
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Ratings by chetripley:
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Reviewed by chetripley from Illinois

3.18/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A reliable and decent brew, but not much in the way of stand-out sharpness of flavor or interesting activity.

Pours a golden color with little head and a lot of bubbles than clean up the sides of the glass immediately.

Little noticeable aromas, but good lager flavor that is extremely crisp, in many ways like a German pilsner.

Clean and fresh feel, with better than average drinkability.

A familiar flavor that tastes best when a 1/2 and 1/2 with Guinness. It can really standup to the boldness and smooth out the total taste.
Mar 16, 2010
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Reviewed by schlitzophrenia from South Carolina

2.96/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
This is a quite tasty beer, best drank at room temperature. It tastes oddly enough exactly like Strawberry Shortcake. It tastes quality and rich. Would purchase this again. Also love the red and light blue bottle design.
Yesterday at 10:02 PM
 
Rated: 3.5 by loch8534 from Illinois

Saturday at 10:49 PM
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Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia

3.85/5  rDev +18.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Clear, brilliant gold. Fluffy white head with good retention.

Aroma: Floral & herbal hops and bready malt.

Flavor: Spicy/herbal, semi-sweet with low bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, clean dry finish.

Overall: A beer I've drank many times over the years but have never reviewed. First thing that struck me is the lengthy head retention. It's nice looking golden lager in a glass. Interestingly, the can says states it has a fruity nose, but I really didn't pick up on that. Has subtle but notable floral and herbal hops aromas. Spiciness comes out in the flavor. Gives a sweet impression initially but finishes nice and dry. Low bitterness. Good solid
Mar 08, 2024
 
Rated: 2.78 by mltobin from Connecticut

Mar 03, 2024
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Reviewed by paulikins86

5/5  rDev +53.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Pours a pale, straw colour with a compact, 2-3 finger white head. Biscuity malt flavours combine with a slight hop bitterness combine to create a taste that is close to a German pilsner (the original brewmaster Guinness employed to create Harp in the 1950s was Dr. Herman Muender, a German brewer). A fantastic lager!
Feb 19, 2024
 
Rated: 3.63 by kuhndog from New York

Feb 19, 2024
 
Rated: 3.52 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Feb 08, 2024
 
Rated: 3 by warpedrevolution from Illinois

Feb 06, 2024
 
Rated: 3.43 by Jcal2023 from Pennsylvania

Jan 31, 2024
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Reviewed by cratez from Canada (ON)

2.5/5  rDev -23.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
500ml can purchased from the LCBO. Canning date of October 6, 2023. Consumed January 23, 2024. Not terribly fresh, but decent by import standards.

L: Clear golden-yellow hue with a sliver of white foam and strands of lacing on the pilsner glass. Eventually the head and lacing completely dissipate.

S: Mild notes of grainy malt, white bread, and herbal hop. Hint of lemon wedge. Light apple-like fruitiness, with faint corn/DMS notes.

T: Largely follows the nose. Very restrained overall.

F: Light side of medium bodied, crisp carbonation. Subtle bite through middle. Quick, off-dry finish.

O: An inoffensive International Pale Lager, lacking any defined character. There is nothing technically wrong with this beer, but I would much rather have a well-made pils or local craft lager over this middling macro import.
Jan 24, 2024
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Reviewed by mickyge from Massachusetts

3.65/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from tap
Clear golden yellow sparkling color, cream head and thick soapy lacing all the way down the glass, thick cap
Not much aroma kind of a and grain scent, best thing I can say is it smelled like a beer
Taste was kind of crisp and very clean tasting again biscuit and malt tastes maybe a hint of spiciness, a tic sweet
Mouthfeel is light and breezy, neutral between bitter and sweet. Medium carbonation very clean feeling
Overall it’s too bad that the taste isn’t up to the level that the appearance is. It’s a great looking lager, brilliant shine and crystal clear. Great lacing and easy to drink. Just a bit thin tasting
Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 3.35 by Luca2020 from Massachusetts

Nov 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.53 by JoshuaPerraton from Ireland

Oct 17, 2023
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Reviewed by beerwithmeIRL from Ireland

3/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
500ml Can - It's been a few years since I last tasted this but had 1 recently. Pours a pale straw colour with a 2 finger white foam head. Bready malt and earthy aroma, otherwise metallic. Taste follows the aroma with a gentle sweet finish. Overall, it's fairly underwhelming but drinkable.
Aug 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.46 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Jul 29, 2023
 
Rated: 2.98 by TrashPanda93 from Canada (SK)

Jun 06, 2023
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.37/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
11.2oz bottle. Code on label is 'L3018GG003 17:02'.
Clear, pale gold colored body. Long lasting white pillow head. Leaves behind partial walls of lacing.
Aroma is bread dough, grass, and hay.
Taste is toasted bread, mineral, and grassy hops.
Medium mouth feel. Light spice. Somewhat crisp finish. Excellent carbonation.
Light tasting lager that alleviates your thirst.
Apr 24, 2023
 
Rated: 2.42 by bendukes86 from South Carolina

Apr 08, 2023
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