Shepherd Neame Craft Beer

In the town of Faversham in Kent, Shepherd Neame has been brewing beer since 1698, making it Britain's oldest brewery still in operation. Beer has been brewed on the site where the brewery stands since medieval times, and the family's roots in the area stretch back just as far. This is British brewing craft that has survived three centuries of wars, changes of monarch and shifting beer fashions.

Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale Craft Beer 50 cl 7%

Item no.: 059763-615-343

England has been brewing beer since 1698 at Shepherd Neame, and with Christmas Ale the country's oldest brewery sends a liquid Christmas card out to the rest of the world.
Expert description of Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale
Christmas Ale is a classic British Christmas beer at 7% from Shepherd Neame, England's oldest brewery, founded in Faversham, Kent, in 1698. The beer has a deep amber colour and a rich, malt-forward character with notes of caramel, dark fruit and spice - crafted to capture the flavour and spirit of an English Christmas.
The aroma offers warm notes of toffee, nuts and light hints of dried fruit, while the taste balances sweetness and bitterness with a soft, round mouthfeel. It's an authentic, atmospheric ale that combines British brewing tradition with the warmth and richness of Christmas.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Toffee, nuts and light hints of dried fruit.
Taste
Caramel, dark fruit and spice in a soft, round mouthfeel with balanced sweetness and bitterness.
Finish
Long and pleasant with a lightly spiced ending.
Specifications
Name: Christmas Ale
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Country/Region: England
Beer style: Christmas Ale
ABV: 7%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 5012686000767
Serving suggestion: 10-12°C in a wide beer glass or pint glass
Flavour Profile
Malty · Spiced · Fruity · Creamy
Did You Know?
Shepherd Neame has been brewing beer in Faversham since 1698 and is officially England's oldest brewery - a heritage that adds extra weight to its annual Christmas interpretation.
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Shepherd Neame Double Stout 50 cl 5,2%

Item no.: 22227865427-241

England's oldest brewery has brewed beer in Faversham since 1698, and Double Stout is their take on a classic dark stout, where tradition is felt in every sip.
Expert description of Shepherd Neame Double Stout
Shepherd Neame Double Stout is a dark and characterful stout with notes of coffee, dark chocolate and roasted malts. Brewed by England's oldest brewery with respect for tradition, this stout carries the legacy of generations of British brewing craft, where the focus lies on balance rather than extremes.
Its silky mouthfeel and balanced bitterness make it an excellent companion to both meat dishes and quiet moments. It is a stout that does not seek to impress with high alcohol content, but instead delivers a solid, well-balanced flavour experience.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Coffee and dark chocolate, with a hint of roasted malt.
Taste
Roasted malts and dark chocolate, carried by a silky texture and a balanced bitterness.
Finish
Soft and round with lingering coffee notes.
Specifications
Name: Double Stout
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Country/Region: Faversham, Kent, England
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 5.2%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 5012686082022
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with meat dishes or alone in quiet moments
Flavour Profile
Coffee · Chocolate · Roasted · Soft
Did You Know?
Shepherd Neame is England's oldest brewery and has brewed beer in Faversham, Kent since 1698, making Double Stout part of a brewing history spanning over 300 years.
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About Shepherd Neame

Shepherd Neame Specialty Beer comes from Britain's oldest brewery, founded in Faversham, Kent, in 1698. For the newcomer, the range is an accessible entry into classic English beer, from ale to bitter and lager, brewed in traditional British style; for the connoisseur, the history itself is part of the appeal, since the brewery still stands on the same ground and uses water from the same local sources as it did over 300 years ago.

History & Background

The brewery in Faversham can document beer production on the site as far back as 1698, though local history suggests beer had been brewed there since medieval times. The Neame family entered the picture in 1864, when Percy Beale Neame went into partnership with Richard Marsh Shepherd, giving the brewery its current name. Shepherd Neame remains family-owned today, run by the seventh generation of the Neame family, making it one of the rare examples of a British brewery never acquired by a larger group.

Production & Style

The beers are brewed with locally grown hops from Kent, known as one of England's most important hop-growing regions.

Signature Style

Hoppy, Traditional, Balanced
The flavour is balanced and hoppy, with classic English ale character.

Facts

Brewery	Shepherd Neame
Founded	1698
Pronounced	SHEP-erd NAYM
Region	Kent
Country	England
Owner	The Neame family (5th generation, independent brewery)
Brewing capacity	Approx. 180,000 barrels (hl) annually
Official website	shepherdneame.co.uk

Did You Know?

Shepherd Neame is officially recognised as Britain's oldest brewery, with continuous operation since 1698.

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Shepherd Neame Craft Beer

Expert description of Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Taste

Finish

Specifications

Flavour Profile

Did You Know?

Expert description of Shepherd Neame Double Stout

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Taste

Finish

Specifications

Flavour Profile

Did You Know?

About Shepherd Neame

History & Background

Production & Style

Signature Style

Facts

Did You Know?

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