Bottle of 1698 among hops in an old building

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1698 Bottle Conditioned Ale

Originally brewed to celebrate the tercentenary of Britain's oldest brewer, 1698 is a characteristically hoppy Kentish ale. The ale matures naturally in the bottle and can be enjoyed fresh or allowed to settle for a few months to mellow. The natural effervescence produced by bottle-conditioning – the interaction of yeast and brewing sugars – gives 1698 fine, Champagne-like bubbles that further enhance the fragrance, flavour and overall drinking experience.

Flavour profile

First brewed in 1998 to celebrate Shepherd Neame's tercentenary, this copper-bronze, bottle conditioned beauty is an intense yet uniquely intricate offering thrice-hopped during the brewing process. This adds rich resinous notes and spikes of citrus to a moreish strong ale already rife with notes of liquorice, Marsala wine, caramel and spicy orange. A frisson of dark fruit freshens the finish. Serve with smoked cheese.

IBUs:

31.50

Hops:

Target (UK), Challenger (UK), Goldings (UK)

Bitter:

Sweet:

Cyclops

Auburn

Roast, Fruit, Hoppy

Rich, Fruity, Warming

ABV & Units

Format	Volume	ABV	UK Units
Bottle	500ml	6.5%	3.3

Benefits & credentials

A silver medal winner in the Taste of Britain Awards, 1698 has been included in the International Beer Challenge's World's Top 50 Beers, has won a Gold Award from the British Bottlers' Institute, and has Protected Geographical Indication, the same unique regional protection afforded to Champagne and Parma Ham.