HarpGuinness Ltd. — Dublin, Ireland
Stats:
- Style: Irish Lager
- Bitterness: Not available
- ABV: 5.0%
- Malts: Not available
- Hops: Not available
- Sampled: 12 oz. bottle
Description: "The smooth, crisp taste of Harp is the proud result of a traditional Irish recipe using only the finest all-natural ingredients. Its authentic spirit and award-winning flavor have made it a favorite of those who appreciate good beer and good time in equal measure." — Guinness Ltd.
Random thoughts: This is part two of my tribute to St. Patrick's day—also known as Four Guinness and a Coors. Harp is one of two lagers I'm sampling. Killian's Irish Red is the other.
The tasting: Golden straw (very clear) with a fluffy white head that dissipated quickly, leaving some lacing on the glass. Aroma of bready malts and yeast. Flavor very similar to aroma. I didn't notice the hops in aroma or flavor. Light bodied and highly carbonated, it has a highly effervescent and crisp mouth feel. It finishes dry with bready malt. Very drinkable.
Rating: 2 star. Drinkable, but not sure I want to. Just to be clear, this is NOT a bad beer. However, it tastes like countless similarly styled lagers. It's very forgettable. It reminds of the industrial lagers I vowed never to drink again. If lagers are your style, and you're looking for a lighter Irish beer to toast the holiday, give Harp a shot. Harp reminded me of the Smithwick's I tasted yesterday. The major difference was Smithwick's heavier malt base, which make it more palatable to me.
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