A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
Shepherd Neame's Cask Club is a celebration of modern styles and flavours, with dynamic new designs bringing to life the original stories of Britain’s oldest brewer and its unique Kentish roots.
Little Ships (3%)
Spring/Summer 2025
Little Ships (3%) is a light, sessionable beer inspired by history and crafted with care. Brewed to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo, this beer captures the spirit of resilience and camaraderie with its modest ABV reflects the brewing styles of the era, offering an easy-drinking, flavourful pint that invites reflection and appreciation.
This beer connects brewing expertise to historical significance by drawing on archival recipes, with a rich historical element engaging storytelling to deepen consumer connection.
BEER INFORMATION
UNITS: 1.7 / PINT (568ml)
HOPS: EK GOLDINGS, FUGGLES
BITTER/SWEET (/5): 1 / 3
CYCLOPS RATING
SEE: DEEP GOLD, BRONZE
TASTE: LIGHT, REFRESHING, SWEET
SMELL: SWEET, MALTY, APRICOT
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One Hop Wonder (4.5%)
Spring 2025
You've heard of a Smash burger but have you heard of a SMaSH beer?
One Hop Wonder (4.5%), a single malt and single hop (SMaSH) beer, focuses on the UK Chinook hop, offering citrussy and refreshing notes. This beer uses lager malt so will be a light, pale straw colour.
Shepherd Neame has worked with local grower English Hops to take the pick of the newly grown British hops, with UK Chinook hand-selected by its expert brewers. This highlights innovation and a focus on unique ingredients by using a single hop variety sourced locally, exemplifying how Shepherd Neame supports regional suppliers and showcases specific flavours.
BEER INFORMATION
UNITS: 2.5 / PINT (568ml)
HOPS: UK CHINOOK
BITTER/SWEET (/5): 3 / 3
CYCLOPS RATING
SEE: LIGHT, GOLDEN, STRAW
TASTE: SPICE, NUTTY, TROPICAL
SMELL: FRUITY, SWEET, FLORAL
Little Ships (3%)
Spring/Summer 2025
Coast Drifter (3.8%)
Summer 2025
Coast Drifter Session IPA has a delicate malt backbone and a noticeable fruity hop forward aroma and palate, courtesy of the Saaz, Centennial and Amarillo hops.
Brewed colder to capture citrus, orange notes with hints of floral and spice combining to deliver a delicious, easy drinking IPA which is perfect for enjoying at every occasion, including in a sunny pub garden or while catching up with friends.
BEER INFORMATION
UNITS: 2.1 / PINT (568ml)
HOPS: SAAZ, CENTENNIAL, AMARILLO
BITTER/SWEET (/5): 3/ 3
CYCLOPS RATING
SEE: SLIGHT HOP HAZE, GOLDEN, STRAW
TASTE: FRUITY, CRISP, TROPICAL
SMELL: CITRUS, ORANGE, FLORAL
Late Red (4.5%)
Late Summer 2025
As the days become shorter, autumn is awakening. This can only mean one thing: Shepherd Neame favourite Late Red is brewing.
Complex and full-flavoured, this seasonal ale forges the perfect balance between rich, dark malt flavours and a citrussy hop finish. It blends pale ale malt and gently-kilned crystal malt with UK Cascade and Goldings hops. To enhance its taste and aroma, the beer is triple-hopped, with a late copper addition of Goldings and Kentish Cascade, giving hints of toffee, tropical fruit and a peppery finish.
BEER INFORMATION
UNITS: 2.5 / PINT (568ml)
HOPS: GOLDINGS, CASCADE (UK)
BITTER/SWEET (/5): 4 / 3
CYCLOPS RATING
SEE: AUBURN
TASTE: FRUITY, SPICY
SMELL: HOPPY, BERRIES, FRUIT
Hop Pocket (4.5%)
Harvest 2025
Our popular green hop ale, Hop Pocket 4.5% is back. Beer is usually brewed with dried hops, but Hop Pocket will be made using fresh green hops which go from farm to brew house in a matter of hours, giving the beer a delicious aroma. The hops were harvested from Parsonage Farm in Boughton-under-Blean, just a few miles from the brewery.
Tasting Notes
Packed with freshly picked Kentish hops that have gone from garden to brewhouse in less than half a day, this fragrant golden ale boasts a truly unique flavour.
BEER INFORMATION
UNITS: 2.5 / PINT (568ml)
HOPS: TBC
BITTER/SWEET (/5): TBC
CYCLOPS RATING
SEE: TBC
TASTE: TBC
SMELL: TBC
Christmas Ale (5.0%)
Christmas 2025
Christmas Ale is the perfect tipple for the festive season. It is a full-bodied, warming winter ale, light in colour and characterised by a delicious, fragrant hoppy aroma & palate. A very special beer.
BEER INFORMATION
UNITS: 2.8 / PINT (568ml)
HOPS: TARGET, CHALLENGER, GOLDINGS
BITTER/SWEET (/5): 3/ 3
CYCLOPS RATING
SEE: AMBER
TASTE: RICH, WARMING, SMOOTH
SMELL: HOPPY, FRUITY, SPICY