Bishops Finger collection
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Discover the Bishops Finger Collection
A Kentish original with a character all its own. The Bishops Finger collection brings together distinctive ales rooted in brewing heritage, with rich flavour and unmistakable character in every pint. Discover the range and find your next favourite.
Bishops Finger
First brewed in 1958, Bishops Finger was the first strong ale created by Shepherd Neame after 20 years of malt rationing came to an end.
The beer was named after an ancient Kentish signpost found on the Pilgrim’s Way pointing to Canterbury and the shrine of Thomas à Becket in the city’s world-famous Cathedral.
A rich and fruity ruby ale, it has won numerous awards, including World’s Best Bitter in the 2024 World Beer Awards. Uniquely, it is brewed to a charter which states it can only be brewed by the head brewer on a Friday and must use 100% natural ingredients - Kentish hops and barley - and the brewery's own artesian mineral water.
Kentish Strong Ales hold EU Protected Geographical Indication status. Bishops Finger Kentish Strong Ale has benefited from this unique provenance since 1996
Bishops Finger IPA Reserve
A vibrant golden IPA with a fresh twist on the iconic Bishop's Finger family. Bursting with bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas, it delivers a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel, balanced hop character and a gentle bitterness, with subtle notes of caramel and pine adding depth to the finish.
Crafted by Britain's oldest brewer, Bishops Finger IPA combines generations of brewing expertise with a contemporary IPA profile, creating an approachable and flavourful beer that appeals to both traditional ale drinkers and modern craft beer enthusiasts.