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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 award-winning range of classic and contemporary ales and lagers such as Bishops Finger, First Drop and Iron Wharf. It also brews international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha. The independent family business boasts an award-winning visitor centre and just under 300 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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Spitfire Lager

4% ABV | Lager | On Keg | Vegan

Think crisp, modern, and quietly classic.

Spitfire Lager blends Shepherd Neame’s spirit of innovation with generations of brewing expertise. A balanced mix of brown and lager malts, lightly hopped for clarity, delivers a clean, crisp and refreshing lager with an easy‑going finish.

Best enjoyed: ice‑cold, as a fresh and reliable crowd‑pleaser.

First Drop

4.3% ABV | Session IPA | Vegan

Think bright, citrus‑forward, and refreshingly balanced.

Inspired by the ancient well beneath the Shepherd Neame brewery, First Drop is a crisp session IPA combining UK Challenger and Jester hops with US Mosaic and Amarillo. Lively citrus aromas lead into fresh, zesty flavours and a clean, well‑balanced finish.

Best enjoyed: when you want hop character without heaviness.

Whitstable Bay Pale

4% ABV | Pale Ale | Bottle & Keg | Vegan

Think light, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable.

Designed to suit all palates, this pale ale balances gentle sweetness from the malt with fresh pine notes from late‑added hops. Light in colour and clean on the finish, it’s a true thirst‑quenching classic.

Best enjoyed: anytime a refreshing, easy-going ale calls.

Singha

4.8% ABV | Lager | Bottle & Keg | Vegan

Think smooth, premium, and beautifully balanced.

Thailand’s iconic lager pours a light golden colour with lively effervescence and a creamy head. Brewed with a traditional 100% malt recipe, Singha delivers a full‑bodied yet refreshing mouthfeel, finishing crisp and clean.

Best enjoyed: chilled, alongside food or good company.

Whitstable Bay Pale Ale 0.5%

0.5% ABV | Low‑Alcohol Pale Ale | Bottle | Vegan

Think light, refreshing, and impressively flavourful.

This low‑alcohol version retains the signature balance of sweet malt character and fresh pine hop notes. Pale in colour and smooth on the palate, it delivers great flavour with a clean, thirst‑quenching finish.

Best enjoyed: when you want the taste, without the alcohol.

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