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Food and Beverage ServicesEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Harvey's Brewery is the oldest independent brewery in Sussex and is a family-owned operation based in Lewes, East Sussex, England. With more than two centuries of brewing history, it has remained in the Harvey family for eight generations and operates from a Victorian Gothic tower that now houses a modern plant. The company emphasizes local sourcing and traditional methods, using hops from Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, artesian spring water from 60 feet below, and a long-used yeast strain to produce a range of beers, including the flagship Sussex Best Bitter, which has won the Champion Best Bitter of Britain for two consecutive years. Harvey's serves a local and regional market and sells its beers through a Lewes brewery shop and an online shop that also offers wines, rare spirits, and Harvey's breweriana. In 2026, the company released a limited edition Sussex Stronghold to mark Sussex Day, reflecting ongoing product development and collaborative activity.