Shepherd Neame

National Hop Collection Moves Home

The National Hop Collection, which preserves historic varieties of hops and provides the resources to breed new varieties, is to expand after moving to a larger garden with support from Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame The collection was originally established at Wye College in Kent, but after the college’s closure…


Shepherd Neame launchs Photography Competition

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has just launched its first Spring Photography Competition, with a £250 gift card up for grabs Launched to celebrate its new Charity of the Year partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust, the independent family brewer is inviting you to get outdoors with your camera to take…


Shepherd Neame to brew premium Thai lager Singha for the UK

Shepherd Neame has signed a deal with Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited to brew premium Thai lager Singha for the UK market. Shepherd Neame will distribute UK-brewed Singha in keg and bottle to selected pubs in its 310-strong estate across London and the South East, and to on and off-trade…


Village pub recognised for lockdown community work

The licensees of a Kent village pub, The White Lion in Selling, have been recognised for their community work during the Covid-19 pandemic After being secretly nominated for an award by local residents, with a further endorsement from the parish council, licensees Karen Johnson and partner Dave Thompson were presented…


Shepherd Neame unveils its first low alcohol beer

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has unveiled its first low alcohol beer – Noughty Bear 0.5% IPA. Noughty Bear is a refreshing, light golden beer, combining the pine and spice notes of Challenger hops from the UK, with the tropical fruit and citrus flavours of Amarillo, Cascade and Citra hops…