insideKENT Magazine Issue 20 - Sep/Oct 2013 | Page 109

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE AT SHEPHERD NEAME BREWERY, FAVERSHAM Whether you’re a lager kinda guy, or an ale kinda girl, a visit to Shepherd Neame Brewery in Faversham is a must if you live in Kent (and even if you don’t). Founded in 1698 and boasting the title of Britain’s Oldest Brewer, Shepherd Neame offers a variety of events and tours that show everything from mash tuns and hops, to full tutored tastings and food matching. Learn about the ancient art of brewing, taste mineral water from the brewery’s well, try some malted barley, and smell locally-grown Kentish hops, then top off your tour with a sampling of their award-winning beers; or better yet, enjoy a delectable six-course meal paired with seven of Shepherd Neame’s finest ales and specialty lagers. Brewery Tour & Tutored Tasting SEPTEMBER 1st (2.30pm), 3rd (2pm); 5th (2pm); 6th (2pm); 7th (11am, 11.45am, 2.45pm); 9th (2pm); 13th (2pm); 14th (2pm, 2.45pm); 15th (2pm); 16th (2pm); 18th (2pm); 20th (2pm); 23rd (2pm); 24th (2pm); 26th (2pm); 28th (11am, 11.45am, 2pm, 2.45pm); 29th (2pm). OCTOBER 1st (2pm); 2nd (2pm); 4th (2pm); 6th (11am); 7th (2pm); 8th (2pm); 9th (2pm); 10th (2pm); 14th (2pm); 15th (2pm); 16th (2pm); 19th (10.30am, 11am); 20th (11am); 21st (2pm); 22nd (2pm); 23rd (2pm); 24th (2pm); 25th (2pm); 26th (10.30am, 10.45am, 12:45pm, 2.30pm); 27th (11am); 28th (2pm); 29th (2pm); 30th (2pm); 31st (2pm). Evening Tour & Ale Samplers’ Supper SEPTEMBER 6th (7pm); 20th (7pm) OCTOBER 4th (7pm) beer Don’t miss… A Ghostly Tour with Britain’s Oldest Brewer As Britain’s Oldest Brewery – Shepherd Neame has a few ‘old’ friends. Find out about unexplained happenings and sightings as actors bring some of the ghostly tales to life. Following your tour, enjoy a superb, two-course Ghostly supper in the atmospheric surroundings of The Old Brewery Store. 26 October, 7pm For more information or to book any of Shepherd Neame’s tours and events, visit www.shepherdneame.co.uk www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk 109