Shepherd Neame is bringing back its real ale initiative Cask Club this month, and the first beer on offer is new brew Rebel Flame.
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A 4.5% ABV tropical IPA, Rebel Flame is deep golden in colour with a combination of floral, mango, and citrus aromas, courtesy of its six hop varieties.
Combining Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo, and Mosaic from the US, with native Challenger and Boadicea from the UK, Rebel Flame boasts pleasant well-rounded malty notes, finishing with a touch of spice. The limited edition cask ale will be available throughout August.
Shepherd Neame’s head brewer, Mike Unsworth, said: “We are delighted to launch our first Cask Club beer of 2021, continuing our efforts to encourage more people to enjoy what we believe is one of the best drinks in the world.
“Rebel Flame taps into the growing demand from drinkers who want to try something new, but from a trusted brand. This tropical IPA offers a different flavour and character to our core cask range, and we are confident it will appeal to a wide range of drinkers.”
The Faversham-based brewer and pub operator launched Cask Club in 2019, with a new ale released each month, celebrating modern styles and flavours, with exciting recipes and classic seasonal favourites. The initiative highlights the brewer’s continued passion for innovation and seasonality, offering loyal fans different tastes, while also attracting new cask ale drinkers.
Along with inventive tastes, the look and feel of the Cask Club brands take a fresh approach, with dynamic design and bright colours for good standout on the bar.
