Shepherd Neame is continuing its partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival. It is principal sponsor of the event, now in its 36th year.
Faversham, home to the historic brewery since 1698, will once again be transformed into a bustling hive of bands and singers, Morris dancers, market stalls, street food, funfair rides, and hop crowns on Saturday and Sunday, 5th and 6th September.
There will be a hop blessing ceremony on the Sunday morning to celebrate Faversham’s hop growing heritage and mark the end of the harvest. And several of Shepherd Neame’s vintage vehicles will feature in morning parades through the town.
Seasonal favourite beer Late Red (4.5% ABV) will be on offer at selected pubs during the weekend, alongside this year’s limited edition green hop ale Hop Pocket (4.5% ABV). Beer is usually brewed with dried hops, but Hop Pocket will be made using fresh green hops, which go from bine to beer in a matter of hours, giving it a delicious aroma and earthy kick. Brewery tours will be available on both days.
“We are delighted to once again support the Faversham Hop Festival, one of the town’s biggest events and a much-loved celebration of our hop heritage,” said Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame.
“The festival is a fantastic opportunity to not only showcase our beers, brewery, and pubs, but also for the local community to come together and sample the very best that Faversham has to offer. I can’t wait to see everyone enjoying the live music at our brewery stage!”
