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JW Lees\u2019 Harvest Ale is not a beer to drink casually, and it\u2019s not one to speak casually about, either. As an icon of British brewing, this Barley Wine is described by journalist Adrian Tierney-Jones as elegant, eloquent, and contemplative in his piece titled \u201cThe Arrow of Time \u2014 How JW Lees\u2019 Harvest Ale Has Defined British Brewing for Decades\u201d, which was published on February 16, 2022.

As a longtime freelancer who writes about beer, pubs, and travel, Adrian has a unique perspective on Harvest Ale, in that he\u2019s had a front-row seat to this beer\u2019s evolution over the decades. He\u2019s also been witness to how it\u2019s stayed the same\u2014a paradox we discuss in today\u2019s podcast. We talk a lot about time: How flavors deepen, how appreciation for history changes, and why there may never be another beer like Harvest Ale, thanks to FOMO beer culture and social media. He walks listeners through the JW Lees vertical tasting he attended while researching this story, which featured bottles dating back to the \u201990s, and reminisces about the styles and beers of bygone days that have influenced today\u2019s craft beer culture.

There\u2019s a time and a place to hold onto beer, but it\u2019s always a good day to savor one. I recommend taking a look at your stash right now and selecting something special to pair with this podcast. As Adrian says, \u201cBeer is fascinating.\u201d