Spitfire first flew into pubs in 1990 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Over three decades later, Spitfire Lager and Spitfire Amber Kentish Ale remain fan favourites across the UK.
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Discover our beers
Brewed in Faversham
since 1698
Surrounded by the hop gardens of Kent, Shepherd Neame’s Faversham Brewery has been crafting exceptional beer for centuries.
Drawing on time-honoured brewing traditions and a spirit of innovation, our brewers combine classic recipes and bold new ideas to create a distinctive range of beers – from revered heritage favourites to exciting modern brews.
Brewed in Faversham
Spitfire Amber Ale
First brewed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this amber ale is a true taste of Kent.
Spitfire Lager
Spitfire Lager represents the very best in British lager: a cool, refreshing and thirst-quenching beer.
First Drop Session IPA
Our delicious First Drop Session IPA combines four UK and US hops to offer lively citrus flavours and aromas.
Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
This Pale Ale is designed to suit all palates offering a light, refreshing taste in a thirst-quenching ale.
Whitstable Bay Lager
A contemporary lager featuring an intricate taste profile, distinguished by its unique hop character.
Master Brew
Brewed using only the finest Kentish barley and hops, Master Brew is a love letter to our Kentish heartland.
Bishops Finger
Named for signs pointing the way for pilgrims, this rich, ruby-coloured ale is a classic taste of Britain.
Double Stout
Based on a classic stout recipe rediscovered in a coded brewers' log from the Faversham brewery archives.
India Pale Ale
A modern India Pale Ale boasting the strength, body and strong hop character of its 18th century traditions.
Christmas Ale
Full-bodied and warming with a hoppy palate, Christmas Ale is the perfect tipple for the festive season.
1698
Thrice-hopped and bottle conditioned, 1698 is the connoisseur's choice, a true Kentish beer to be savoured.
Iron Wharf
A dark, ruby-red nitro stout inspired by the craftspeople of Faversham Creek: built bold and brewed true.
Hürlimann
Hürlimann is brewed to its original recipe, keeping faith with the lager's delicious continental heritage.
Angry Orchard
The bright, crisp and refreshing flavour of Angry Orchard cider is just like biting into a fresh apple.
Orchard View
Created in partnershop with Sheppy's, Orchard View represents the best in British brewing and cider making.
Five Grain Lager
Five Grain Lager combines barley, rye, wheat, maize and rice to create a refreshing, balanced craft beer.
Bear Island East Coast Pale Ale
This East Coast Pale combines imported and homegrown hops to create a fusion of British and US flavours.
Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager
Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager is a full-flavoured salute to a forgotten spirit of mystery and adventure.
Bear Island Noughty Bear 0.5% IPA
If you’re feeling a little Noughty, try a low alcohol IPA that doesn't compromise on taste or quality.
Singha
Born in Bangkok, brewed for the world. Singha is the original Thai beer and the iconic taste of Thailand.
Creekside Juicy IPA
A small-batch IPA with hints of tropical fruits, orange and peaches, inspired by the iconic Faversham Creek.
Coast Drifter
A delicious cold-brewed IPA perfect for enjoying in a sunny pub garden or while catching up with friends.
Late Red
Autumn is awakening, which can mean only one thing: a Shepherd Neame fan-favourite, Late Red, is brewing.
Hop Pocket
Made with freshly picked Kentish hops, Hop Pocket is a unique seasonal experience that's not to be missed.
Spitfire
Born in Kent, Brewed by Shepherd Neame
Spitfire Amber Ale
First brewed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this amber ale is a true taste of Kent.
Spitfire Lager
Spitfire Lager represents the very best in British lager: a cool, refreshing and thirst-quenching beer.
First Drop
First Drop combines four UK and US hops to offer lively citrus flavours and aromas.
Passionately crafted by our team of brewers, discover drop after refreshing drop with this delicious Session IPA.
Whitstable Bay
This contemporary collection of beers takes its name from the popular coastal town of Whitstable, situated just a short distance from the brewery.
The Whitstable Bay Collection
Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
This Pale Ale is designed to suit all palates offering a light, refreshing taste in a thirst-quenching ale.
Whitstable Bay Lager
A contemporary lager featuring an intricate taste profile, distinguished by its unique hop character.
Master Brew
Master Brew is brewed using only the finest Kentish barley and hops and is Shepherd Neame's flagship beer in the brewery's Kentish heartland.
The "Local Hero" is a distinctive, mid-brown bitter ale, with all the hoppy aroma you would expect of a beer brewed in the heart of the hop country.
Hand-crafted by the Faversham brewery's talented team of experienced brewers, it is a well-balanced traditional ale.
Bishops Finger
Bishops Finger Kentish Strong Ale is a connoisseur's beer with excellent credentials and pedigree and is a silver medal-winner in the Daily Telegraph Taste of Britain awards.
It takes its name from the finger-shaped signposts which pointed pilgrims on their way to the tomb of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury and was the first strong ale to be brewed by Shepherd Neame after malt rationing was eased in the late 1950s. It is also one of the UK's oldest bottled beers, brewed since 1958.
Classics collection
We are proud to be Britain’s oldest brewer and continue to brew many of the beer styles which made the UK the brewing capital of the world.
Many of our historic recipes have been revisited in recent years, but not until we had cracked their coded entries in our brewers’ logs.
Taste our heritage
India Pale Ale
A modern India Pale Ale boasting the strength, body and strong hop character of its 18th century traditions.
1698
Thrice-hopped and bottle conditioned, 1698 is the connoisseur's choice, a true Kentish beer to be savoured.
Bishops Finger
Named for signs pointing the way for pilgrims, this rich, ruby-coloured ale is a classic taste of Britain.
Double Stout
Based on a classic stout recipe rediscovered in a coded brewers' log from the Faversham brewery archives.
Iron Wharf
Iron Wharf combines UK-sourced ale and brown malts with a sprinkling of roasted barley to deliver hints of roasted and chocolate flavours. This dark, ruby red tinted nitro stout delivers a well-balanced, silky-smooth finish, showcasing the expertise of the award-winning team at Britain’s oldest brewer.