Rumour has it there's a juicy new beer in town

It is the latest beer released by the independent family brewer as part of its popular real ale initiative Cask Club.

A juicy IPA, Rumour Mill combines four hops - Mosaic, Amarillo, Jester and Challenger - to create a complex fruity flavour with additional notes of citrus and pine. The pale golden brew is perfect to savour on a spring day with its light, refreshing finish.

Its name, and eye-catching pump clip design, was inspired by an historic landmark in Shepherd Neame’s hometown of Faversham, Kent - Chart Gunpowder Mills.

First established in 1760, it was the only complete water-powered gunpowder mill in the country and made Faversham an important centre of the explosives industry for many centuries. The mill closed in 1934, when production was moved to Scotland.

Brewing Manager Rupert Hodgkins, whose signature features on the beer’s pump clip, said: “Brewing Rumour Mill with a collection of powerful hops has been a fun challenge for the team, using our expertise to ensure a well-balanced flavour profile and aroma, crafting a delicious pint that pairs perfectly with a sunny pub garden.

“We’re excited for discerning drinkers to give this flavoursome beer a try!”

Shepherd Neame’s Cask Club offers an exciting new range of limited edition innovative cask beers incorporating modern styles and flavours, while also celebrating some seasonal classics.

Future ales in the Cask Club programme to look out for over the next few months include Go For Gold and returning favourite Late Red.

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