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Shepherd Neame 1698 is a bottle-conditioned strong ale brewed by Shepherd Neame of Faversham, Kent, the brewery widely recognized as Britain's oldest continuously operating brewer. The ale is named for the brewery's claimed founding year of 1698 and is positioned as a premium bottled product within the company's range. It is characterised by a full-bodied profile with fruity and malty notes typical of British strong ales, and the bottle conditioning leaves residual yeast sediment.
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What kind of beer is Shepherd Neame 1698?
Shepherd Neame 1698 is a bottle-conditioned strong ale from Shepherd Neame in Faversham, Kent. It is positioned as a premium ale and takes its name from the brewery's claimed founding year, 1698.
What does bottle-conditioned mean in 1698 ale?
Bottle conditioning means the beer undergoes further fermentation in the bottle, leaving natural yeast sediment. It can add depth and gentle carbonation, so the bottle is usually best handled carefully if you want to leave the sediment behind.
Who brews Shepherd Neame 1698?
The beer is brewed by Shepherd Neame, the long-established brewery based in Faversham, Kent. The company is widely recognized as Britain's oldest continuously operating brewer and uses the 1698 name to reference its claimed history.
How should Shepherd Neame 1698 be served?
Serve it in a clean ale glass at cool cellar temperature rather than ice-cold, so its malt and fermentation character can show. Pour slowly if you want to avoid disturbing the natural yeast sediment from the bottle conditioning.
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