This hoppy beer is brewed by Shepherd Neame from Kentish hops. It is 4% ABV.
This beer is not a light beer as such, not like Hop or a really blonde beer, but it is much lighter than Spitfire. It is very hoppy and the bitterness of the hops is not balanced by a strong malt flavour as it can be in darker beers. It has a slightly fruity taste without much complexity or richness. It is very pleasant - a nice session bitter but that’s all.
This is an excellent ale brewed by Shepherd Neame. They say they use “Kentish hops,” which I presume just means they use hops from Kent - I don’t think “Kentish” is the name of a particular hop variety. It is 4.5% ABV.
This is a great beer. As soon as I poured it I could smell the wonderful aroma. It has a strong, hoppy, complex flavour. The rich taste of the malt barley complements the slightly spicy flavour of the hops. The finish is strong without being too bitter. Great stuff.
