Beers Shepherd_Neame_Brewery

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1.5 lager

beers

production

shepherd neame has been making beer @ historic site in market town of faversham, kent, more 500 years. still uses traditional methods , 100% natural ingredients create portfolio of award-winning classic ales, contemporary beers , internationally celebrated lagers. every beer brewed chalk-filtered mineral water brewery’s own artesian well, deep below brewery, , 93% of hops used in beers grown in kent. centuries of brewing experience have been passed down current team of brewers, still use many traditional methods, including handcrafting beer in uk’s last remaining unlined solid oak mash tuns.

cask

core collection

spitfire premium kentish ale (cask: 4.2% abv, bottle: 4.5% abv) shepherd neame s biggest-selling cask conditioned ale. . infusion of 3 aromatic kentish hops adorns blood-orange tinted bitter, first brewed in 1990 commemorate 50th anniversary of battle of britain in 1990. beer named after legendary supermarine spitfire aircraft designed r. j. mitchell. winner of gold medal , best strong cask-conditioned beer of world @ brewing industry international awards, spitfire has protected geographical indication, same regional produce protection afforded champagne , parma ham.


bishops finger.



shepherd neame cask ales.



bishop s finger (cask: 5% abv, bottle: 5.4%abv) fine english ale takes name kentish nickname ancient signpost on pilgrims way pointing canterbury , shrine of thomas becket. rich, ruby-coloured classic 1 of oldest names in british beer, brewed since 1958. malt had been strictly rationed during second world war, , bishops finger introduced celebration end of postwar years of austerity. has protected geographical indication
master brew (cask: 3.7% abv, bottle: 4%abv) shepherd neame s flagship beer. distinctive, amber bitter ale, hoppy aroma. has protected geographical indication

classic collection collection of renowned beer styles recreated historic recipes in shepherd neame’s archive.

brilliant ale (cask: 4% abv, bottle: 5.6% abv) first brewed between 1825 , 1855, , believed have been inspired morning sun sending golden shafts of light through brewhouse window on oak mash tun. brewers decided create beer echoed these hues, , used 100% pale malt , east kent goldings hops create golden, brilliantly bright, hoppy ale. while staying true spirit of popular pale ale, modern incarnation has been rejuvenated using modern hop variety cascade.
india pale ale (cask: 4.5% abv, bottle 6.1% abv) hails tradition of 18th century ipas, relied on generous hopping protect exports during arduous journeys. modern incarnation retains strength, body , strong hop character synonymous beer s provenance. glorious showcase of distinct, heavily hopped beers shepherd neame famed, india pale ale delivers potent bitterness, offset generous amounts of pale ale malt deliver balanced, yet uncompromising brew.
double stout (cask: 4.0% abv, bottle: 5.2% abv) black, creamy brew velvety-smooth palate of dry, burnt flavours, complemented roast, cocoa , coffee notes.
mild (cask: 3.5% abv) dark beer complex aroma of dark chocolate, mocha coffee, vanilla , smokiness reminiscent of autumn bonfires. smooth, rich blend of chocolate , coffee complemented subtle hoppy, fruit flavours.
christmas ale (cask 5% abv, bottle: 7% abv) available during december. full-bodied, warming winter ale, featuring warming combination of fruits , spices. combines pale , crystal malts target , challenger hops bitterness, , goldings hops aroma.

seasonal ales

amber ale (cask 4.5% abv) available january march. golden brown beer perfect winter, amber ale boasts fruity aroma , full, malty palate. combines pale, crystal , brown malts, bittered english challenger hops, american cascade hops added aroma.
early bird spring hop (cask: 4.3% abv, bottle: 4.5% abv) available march may. pale golden beer, floral aroma, bird full-bodied , takes name bird variety of east kent goldings hops, grown in hop gardens near brewery. has been brewed shepherd neame since mid-1990s.
goldings ale (cask 4.1% abv, bottle 4.5% abv) available june september. soft golden ale made kentish first gold , german hersbrukker hops, dry hopped kentish goldings grown in gardens close faversham-based brewery. these citrusy hops melded nutty, wholemeal character of crystal , ale malt create tangy, fresh finish.
queen court harvest ale (cask 4.5% abv) available august september. brewed every year celebrate start of harvest across kent’s hop gardens. named after queen court farm @ ospringe near faversham, brewery’s former hop farm houses national hop collection, dedicated preservation of uk’s hop-growing heritage , containing hundreds of rare varieties. ale features pale , crystal malts , mix of hops across globe reflect huge range of varieties available modern brewers. bittered kentish first gold, before german hersbrucker added late copper hop , blend of uk cascade , centennial added dry hops in cask.
late red autumn hop ale (cask 4.5% abv) available september december. crimson copper-coloured seasonal ale complex, full flavoured brew, forging perfect balance between rich, dark malt flavours , citrussy hop finish. blends pale ale malt , gently-kilned crystal malt uk cascade , goldings hops. enhance taste , aroma, brew triple-hopped, late copper addition of goldings , cascade.

no.18 yard brewhouse seasonal ales shepherd neame has created range of innovative limited edition beers under no.18 yard brewhouse brand, using experimental brewing ingredients.

dragonfire (cask 4.5% abv) available april may. created commemorate st george’s day, , combines barley, oats, rye , wheat 2 english hop varieties – goldings , first gold – in addition fiery secret ingredient. full bodied , rich mellow mahogany hue.
4-4-2 (cask 4.0% abv) available june july, , named after england side’s favoured football formation, has own special line-up, in form of 10 different hop varieties. melded crystal , ale malt create delicious, full bodied brew pale in colour.
tallyman’s special (cask 4.5% abv) brewed shepherd neame every year kent green hop beer fortnight @ end of september. instead of usual dried hops, brew uses fresh green hops , showcases full array of esters , aromas lost in drying process.
spooks ale (cask 4.7% abv) available october november. describes official ghost brew of hallows, , appropriately dark ruby colour. boasts biscuity palate created trio of pale, crystal, brown , chocolate malts, bitterness provided target hops , citrus aroma styrian goldings.
rudolph’s reward (3.7% abv) available during december. crisp, light winter beer, combines pale , crystal malts target , east kent goldings hops, mulled wine spices added @ end of brew.

whitstable bay collection shepherd neame adopted faversham steam brewery moniker in late 18th century when became 1 of first steam-powered breweries outside london. brewery bought 5 horse power engine steam pioneers boulton , watt powered processes on site, pairing revolutionary machinery finest local ingredients create exceptional beers. has revived title reflect traditional provenance of whitstable bay collection.

whitstable bay organic ale (bottle: 4.5% abv) light-coloured ale brewed using organic ingredients, including organic tradition or challenger hops, organic ale , crystal malts , brewery’s own chalk-filtered mineral water, certified organic. combines delicate hints of fresh hops softer, buttery richness of pale , crystal malts.
whitstable bay pale ale (draught: 3.9% abv, bottle: 4% abv) light-coloured, thirst quenching beer brewed challenger , styrian goldings hops, , ale , crystal malts. sweet maltiness balances fresh pine notes provided hops added late in process.

see whitstable bay black oyster stout , whitstable bay blonde lager under keg.

keg

shepherd neame produces brewery-conditioned draught beers brewed in same way traditional, cask beers filtered before being packaged pressurised kegs. ensures consistency of taste, , preferred option in bars there limited, or no, cellar space.

whitstable bay oyster stout



whitstable bay black oyster stout (draught 4.2% abv), silky keg stout brewed using unique blend of 4 coloured malts impart rich, complex flavour of roasted mocha notes, balanced subtly bitterness finest admiral hops, , finished smooth, creamy head.
whitstable bay blonde lager (draught: 4.5% abv, bottle: 4.5% abv) takes name golden hue of beer. brewed challenger, centennial , saaz hops, , lager , crystal malts. has floral aroma, paired buttery biscuit base notes , crisp, citrus flavours.

bottled

in addition bottled versions of of popular beers such spitfire , bishops finger, shepherd neame produces beers in bottle only. 1698 bottle conditioned kentish strong ale (bottle 6.5% abv). first brewed in 1998 celebrate shepherd neame s tercentenary, 1698 thrice hopped , bottle conditioned. silver medal winner in taste of britain awards, 1698 has been included in international beer challenge s world s top 50 beers , has won gold award british bottlers institute. has protected geographical indication, same regional produce protection afforded champagne , parma ham.

lager

the brewery produces range of lagers, under licence, such samuel adams boston lager, holsten export, oranjeboom, asahi , kingfisher, hürlimann sternbrau lager: export bier [330 ml or 500 ml bottle, 500 ml can, or draft keg; 4.8% abv]. shepherd neame manufactures beer in britain , exports europe. bock style beer brewed. these served on draught in brewery s pubs , receive more frontage non-brewery brands.