Harvester
Green Man Brewery

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From:
Green Man Brewery
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.65 | pDev: 12.6%
Reviews:
18
Ratings:
67
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 26, 2018
Added:
Jan 15, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  16
Harvester is our interpretation of the classic German Marzen style. Magnum and Palisade highlight a creative hop blend. The result is a deep amber color and a hearty flavor that salutes the old world taste of the season.

IBU: 30
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Ratings by Fordknox:
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Rated by Fordknox from Tennessee

2.8/5  rDev -23.3%

Sep 25, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.88 by sisterofba from Maryland

Dec 26, 2018
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Reviewed by KurtisCarman from Ohio

3.64/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Great fall beer. I have discovered a few that have surpassed it now (Southern Tier Harvest, Market Garden Old Zahm) but I am still a fan. Confused why they call it an ale in the name if it is supposed to be a Marzen.
Oct 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Feb 13, 2018
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.54/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a brown bottle
L: Dark amber, minimal white head, no lacing
S: Subdued biscuit
T: Tangy, spicy malt and hop balance
O: Good seasonal choice, reminds one of fall colors and crisp mornings
Sep 19, 2017
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Reviewed by SmokySignals from North Carolina

5/5  rDev +37%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
My first Doppelbock. Damn, this is like brandy or port in the nose, and just freakin delicious in my new Mountain Layers tulip glass. Beautiful orange amber, semi decent head retention...rich, bright, but a clean finish...one or two will do, thank you. Can't wait to get this and others at the Green Mansion.
May 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by imperialking from Illinois

Mar 05, 2017
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Reviewed by larryarms847 from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a deep and kind of rusty orange-amber with a fluffy slightly off-white head of foam.

Sweet biscuity toasted malt aroma and a wasp of earthy/herbal/spicy noble-esque hop character.

The malt bill definitely plays lead character with notes of stale toast and a barely noticeable caramel/toffee-like sweetness. The herbal and earthy hops play a presence but act simply as a distraction instead of working in sync with the malt sweetness.

Light-medium bodied, medium carbonation, sweet, earthy, and crisp.

Overall, this beer is an interesting "Oktoberfest" as it really is not that. As for any Marzen I expect nice biscuits, toast, and caramel sweet flavors from the malt bill, which the beer somewhat provided; however, I did earlier mention a flavor of stale toast and that is no lie. I'm sure this isn't the intention nor necessarily fault of Green Man but this beer needs some work.
Jan 07, 2017
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.84/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz brown bottle, sample from the brewery.

A hybrid here, brewers intention is a Marzen but it is labeled as an ale. Looks like one with a that deep tawny hue, lacing is a sight to see as well. Toasty breadiness wafts hard in the nose, hint of fruitiness and herbal hop. Chewy medium body, settled smoothness. Toasted bread, bread crust, dried hay, and a mild nuttiness from the malt. Balancing hop bitterness and flavor in the middle. Drink more like an Amber Ale but it is not too far off from what they intended. Regardless, very enjoyable to knock back.
Nov 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.63 by Vylo from New Jersey

Oct 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by Majestic from Kentucky

Oct 13, 2016
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Reviewed by Buck89 from Tennessee

4.1/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a snifter. A clear dark amber/copper color with a medium-sized light tan head. The nose was distinct: brown bread, toast, sweet malt, and a hint of spiciness, like cinnamon. The first sip did not disappoint, with flavors following the nose. Less bready than many Marzens but not overly sweet. There was a clear but subtle spiciness from the hops I suppose, tasting like cinnamon bread to me. A very interesting, tasty beer.
Oct 02, 2016
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Reviewed by FriedSlug from North Carolina

4.08/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A clear and copper colored beer with an off white head that leaves lots of sticky lacing behind. The aroma is sweet caramel, bread and herbal hops. The flavor is sweet up front with hints of caramel. There is a nice balanced hop bitterness at the finish. This is a damn tasty beer.
Sep 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.63 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Jul 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by bcsbeer from Florida

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.51 by PHarm from Georgia

Dec 25, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.21/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Pours brilliant ruby brown under a 1” off-white to cream moderately persistent foam cap.

S: Lightly toasted malts, the aromas are not huge.

T: Rich malt, kettle sugars, a hint of light brown sugar, a hint of stone fruit, accented by a medium low hop bitterness. The malt is medium to medium high.

F: Medium body and medium to medium low carbonation.

O: A refreshing, drinkable Oktoberfest that is on the darker side.
Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.95 by JamieDuncan from Maryland

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by JeffKowalek from Tennessee

Dec 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by Brandon632 from North Carolina

Nov 30, 2015
Harvester from Green Man Brewery
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 67 ratings