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Shepherd Neame at City Beerfest!

About Shepherd Neame

Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber Ale, which carries the Royal Warrant, its diverse portfolio includes the Whitstable Bay range, First Drop Session IPA and Hurlimann Helles Lager. It also brews international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha. The independent family business boasts an award-winning visitor centre and 289 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of The City to the Kent coastline.

Read on to see their tasting notes.

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Tasting Notes

Spitfire Lager

4% ABV | Keg | Lager| Vegan

Well balanced and lightly hopped for a clean, crisp, refreshing taste.

  • Appearance: Bright Golden
  • Aroma: Vanilla
  • Taste: Refreshing, clean

First Drop

4.3% ABV | Keg | Session IPA | Vegan

A pale, refreshing lager with spicy overtones perfectly balanced by the scent of fresh flowers.

  • Appearance: Light golden, slightly hazy.​
  • Aroma: Passionfruit, peach, tropical.
  • Taste: Refreshing, citrus, hoppy.

Iron Wharf

4% ABV | Keg| Stout | Vegan

This smooth, nitro stout combines UK sourced ale and brown malts with a sprinkling of roasted barley to deliver hints of roasted and chocolate flavours. A dark stout with an appealing ruby red tint, Iron Wharf offers a well-balanced, silky-smooth finish, showcasing the expertise of the award-winning team at Britain’s oldest brewer.
  • Appearance: Black, ruby-red tint, creamy head.​
  • Aroma: Hints of chocolate, coffee, and caramel.
  • Taste: Smooth, silky, hints of chocolate and roasted malt.

Singha

5% ABV | TBC| Lager | Vegan

Singha is a light golden lager with a lively effervescence and a luxurious creamy head. The traditional 100% malt recipe gives a full-bodied, rounded mouthfeel and structure, leading to a crisp finish.

  • Appearance: Light golden​
  • Aroma: Clean, crisp
  • Taste: Refreshing, crisp

Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

4% ABV | TBC| Pale Ale | Vegan

Whitstable Bay Pale Ale is designed to suit all palates and offer a light, refreshing taste. The sweet maltiness balances perfectly with the fresh pine notes provided by the hops added late in the process, to offer a light-coloured, thirst-quenching ale.

  • Appearance: Pale gold​
  • Aroma: Citrus, fruits, spice
  • Taste: Malt, citrus, fruity

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