A pale golden Juicy IPA, Creekside offers bursts of tropical fruits courtesy of a combination of four hops - Challenger, Mosaic, Jester and Amarillo, with hints of orange and peach making for a refreshing finish.
The new brew takes its name from Faversham Creek, which runs through the heart of the medieval market town that has been home to Shepherd Neame for more than 300 years.
Eye-catching design
Its eye-catching pump clip design features a hand-drawn illustration depicting a boat sailing down the creek, surrounded by the town’s distinct blend of industrial surroundings and natural landscape.
Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said: “Creekside is a fantastic new addition to our portfolio, and I am particularly delighted to honour the heritage of our hometown with its name and design.
“Our brewing team have used their wealth of expertise to craft a refreshing beer which incorporates a collection of powerful hops while ensuring a well-balanced flavour and aroma.
“This is an exciting time for Shepherd Neame, as we continue to invest in expanding our award-winning collection of beers, and we are confident that Creekside will prove popular with drinkers across our estate.”
Trio of new brews
It is the third new beer to join the brewer’s permanent range so far this year, with First Drop (4.3%), a refreshing Session IPA, launching in February, and Iron Wharf stout (4%) following in April.
Creekside is available now in Shepherd Neame pubs and hotels across the firm’s 289-strong estate across Kent, London and the South East.
The pubco has also invested in the bricks and mortar of its estate recently.
In April, the pubco invested a six-figure sum into the Westminster Arms in London, following a £300k cash injection into riverside pub the Britannia in Guildford.
Earlier this year, MD Neame warned the measures announced the autumn Budget would cost the business £2.6m.
