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Brands

• Master Brew
  Master Brew is brewed using only the finest Kentish barley and hops and is Shepherd Neame's flagship beer in the brewery's Kentish heartland.
• Spitfire
  This 4.2% Kentish ale was first brewed in 1990 to celebrate the Battle of Britain which was fought in the skies above Kent 50 years earlier. The beer is names after the legendary Spitfire aeroplane designed by RJ Mitchell. The versatility of the aircraft and the courage of its pilots were essential to victory and were a key symbol of the spirit of that time.
• Bishops Finger
  Bishops Finger Kentish Strong Ale is a connoisseur's beer with excellent credentials and pedigree and is a silver medal-winner in the Daily Telegraph Taste of Britain awards.
• Amber Ale
  Amber Ale makes its seasonal appearance in January and February. First brewed in 2009, the beer immediately became one of Shepherd Neame's most popular seasonal brews, welcomed by ale-lovers as a warming treat during the coldest months of the year.
• Double Stout
  Double Stout is based on a coded brewers' log that was recently discovered in the brewery archives.
• Mild
  The silky ebony hue of this beer leads to a complex aroma of dark chocolate, mocha coffee, vanilla and a smokiness reminiscent of autumn bonfires.
• India Pale Ale
  Hailing from‏ the tradition of 18th Century IPAs, which relied on generous hopping to protect exports during arduous journeys, this modern incarnation retains the strength, body and strong hop character which is synonymous with this beer's provenance.
• Queen Court Harvest Ale
  Queen Court Harvest Ale is the Faversham Hop Festival Ale, an annual celebration of hops held during the first weekend of September, which will now be available from the end of August through September.
• Late Red
  Late Red Hop Ale, available all year round, has been triple-hopped to create a full-flavoured treat for beer lovers.
• Spooks
  Gall of Shepherd, Slip of Neame. Silver'd in the Kents Moon Dream. Double, Double Boil and Bubble, Hops Brown and Barley Stubble
• Christmas Ale Cask - 5.0% ABV
  Available on draught during December, Christmas Ale is the perfect tipple for the festive season. It is a full-bodied, warming winter ale, light in colour and characterised by a delicious, fragrant hoppy aroma and palate. A very special beer.
• Kent's Best
  Kent's Best Invicta Ale delivers the distinctive taste of the hop country, made with natural ingredients and mineral water from Britain's oldest county.
• Whitstable Bay
  The Whitstable Bay Collection is named after the traditional fishing village of Whitstable; renowned for its annual Oyster Festival, village life and unique beaches.
• 1698 Bottle Conditioned Ale
  Thrice-hopped and bottle conditioned, 1698 is the connoisseur's choice, a beer to be savoured.
• Early Bird
  Early Bird Spring Hop Ale makes its seasonal appearance between March and May, a fresh floral delight to sweep away the cold of winter and signal the prospect of warm days ahead.
• Dragonfire
  Dragonfire Ale is available from the 1st to the 28th April.
• Canterbury Jack
  Canterbury Jack derives its name from the 17th century fairground tinkers in the Kentish cathedral city, infamous throughout the county for their roguish antics.
• Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition
  A special brew from Samuel Adams to celebrate American Independence Day on 4th July.
• Brilliant Ale
  There is a legend at Shepherd Neame that Brilliant Ale was inspired by the vision of the bright early morning sun sending its golden shafts of light through the brewhouse window and onto the oak mash tun, inspiring the brewing team to brew a beer that echoed these hues.
• Green Hop Ale
  Tallyman's Special is brewed for the Kent Green Hop Beer Fortnight at the end of September.
• Porter
  This last Classic Collection ale to appear in the calendar, Porter is a rich dark beer with an aroma of oranges and dark chocolate.
• Generation Ale
  Generation Ale‏ launched in 2011 as a limited edition ale hand-crafted to commemorate five generations of Shepherd Neame as an independent family brewery.

• Oranjeboom
  Quirkily Continental', Oranjeboom is a Dutch classic and was judged the 'best draught lager in the world' at the Brewing Industry International Awards.
• Asahi
  Asahi Super Dry is the beer of choice in Britain's best bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Super crisp, super clear and super dry, the beer embodies Japanese discernment and good taste.
• Kingfisher
  First brewed in 1857, Kingfisher is the world's best-selling Indian lager and is brewed in the UK by Shepherd Neame under licence from United Breweries of India.
• Whitstable Bay
  Blonde Premium Lager. Whitstable Bay Blonde Lager is a contemporary lager featuring an intricate taste profile, distinguished by it’s unique hop character. Gaining its name from the golden hue of the beer, it offers an enhanced drinking experience through the floral aroma, paired with buttery biscuit base notes, while avoiding the bitter aftertaste common with hoppy beers.
• Hürlimann
  Hürlimann is brewed by Shepherd Neame to its original recipe, keeping faith with the lager's Continental heritage. The Swiss-style lager delivers a clear, tingling lager with a hint of orange and a complex hop character. Only the finest Swiss yeast and Challenger hops are used to brew a full-bodied lager, which has won a Bronze Medal in the Brewing Industry International Awards.
• Samuel Adams
  Samuel Adams‏ is handcrafted in single batches with extraordinary care and attention to detail. Following my great-great grandfathers recipe, we use only classic ingredients: hand-selected Hallertau Mittelfrueh and Tettnang Tettnanger hops, two-row summer barley and pure water. No other American lager matches this rich robust and complex taste. Cheers! Jim Koch
• Sun Lik Beer
  Sun Lik blends hops and malt with chalk-filtered mineral water to create a refreshing and unmistakably oriental taste. The Hong Kong-style beer is an effervescent lager with a pale, golden colour and a fresh, bready aroma.