Best Harvest Ale?

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  1. JuniperJesus

    JuniperJesus Pundit (805) Feb 26, 2011 Illinois

    Two Brother's Heavy Handed is the highlight of the hop harvest for me. They brew up different batches using different hop varieties, labeled accordingly. For those who take beer seriously, this IPA showcases the different roles different hops play.
     
    #21 JuniperJesus, Sep 6, 2013
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  2. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Long Trail's Harvest isnt that good. It said it contains maple syrup but I barely tasted it.
     
    #22 DarkDragon999, Sep 6, 2013
  3. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Not sure if you meant their regular Harvest ale (which is nice enough) or their 5 Mile Hop harvest... I think the latter is terrific and a sleeper of an awesome beer. That and the Founders Harvest are the 2 that came to mind when I read the OP.
     
    #23 jbertsch, Sep 6, 2013
  4. Tschnab

    Tschnab Initiate (0) Aug 21, 2010 New York

    Sixpoint Autumnation
     
    #24 Tschnab, Sep 6, 2013
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  5. DOTU

    DOTU Pundit (775) Feb 11, 2011 California

    Almanac Cascade is very nice. Chinook was more bitter and less balanced but still tasty.
     
    #25 DOTU, Sep 6, 2013
  6. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    Do the SN Northern and Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ales count? 'Cuz I liked both of those...

    But Founders is still my #1...
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    #26 Greywulfken, Sep 6, 2013
  7. MeBeerGood

    MeBeerGood Devotee (372) Jan 27, 2010 Massachusetts

    Founders. Not only the best Harvest Ale, but one of the best beers on the planet.
     
    #27 MeBeerGood, Sep 6, 2013
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  8. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly is the definition of a "harvest ale?" I've always been slightly confused on it.
     
    #28 GreesyFizeek, Sep 6, 2013
  9. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    However, I did enjoy the two pints I got of ST Harvest the other week, great beer.
     
    #29 GreesyFizeek, Sep 6, 2013
  10. BlueRogue

    BlueRogue Initiate (0) May 1, 2011 Maine

    Founders is my favorite. Locally I really like Sebago Local Harvest. Tomorrow I'm going to the brewery to help pick hops for this year's release. I'm really looking forward to it.
     
    #30 BlueRogue, Sep 6, 2013
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  11. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    No question, Founders Harvest. A good second is Port High Tide.
     
    #31 Kadonny, Sep 6, 2013
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  12. grumpy

    grumpy Pundit (920) May 24, 2005 Missouri

    Great minds reside in Missouri....
     
    #32 grumpy, Sep 6, 2013
  13. PerdidoKeyBum

    PerdidoKeyBum Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Georgia

    Kadoony - Good call on those two. Founder's is definitely my favorite and Port High Tide is second. looking forward to both of them!
     
    #33 PerdidoKeyBum, Sep 6, 2013
  14. Rimbimhoot

    Rimbimhoot Maven (1,420) Sep 26, 2012 Illinois
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    I can't wait for Founders Harvest Ale! Last year was my first time trying it. Sooooo tasty
     
    #34 Rimbimhoot, Sep 6, 2013
  15. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Surly Wet
    Founders Harvest
    FFF Broo Doo
     
    #35 gatornation, Sep 6, 2013
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  16. mweso2000

    mweso2000 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2010 Georgia

    Love Great Divide Wet Hop! One of my top beers when fresh.
     
    #36 mweso2000, Sep 6, 2013
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  17. 19etz55

    19etz55 Savant (1,236) Aug 12, 2007 New Jersey
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    Sierra Nevada.
     
    #37 19etz55, Sep 6, 2013
  18. tkelley

    tkelley Initiate (0) Sep 23, 2010 Massachusetts

    I don't if it is the best, but it is pretty good. I think it was my first BA review ever.
     
    #38 tkelley, Sep 6, 2013
  19. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I was thinking of this until I read the OP's actual post.
     
    #39 DrStiffington, Sep 6, 2013
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  20. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    It took me a quick search, but Sebego Local Harvest was good, although I can only get it when I'm up in Maine.
     
    #40 DrStiffington, Sep 6, 2013
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