Brewers at Shepherd Neame have created Cinque (5% ABV), a five-grain premium lager hopped with the Strisselspalt variety. There is a blend of barley, rye, wheat, maize and rice in the mash tun.
Head brewer, Richard Frost, said: “Using five grains gives Cinque a complex flavour with a deep and satisfying mouthfeel, while the use of aromatic French Strisselpalt hops lends a distinctive refreshing citrus note.
“Cinque is a genuine premium quality lager, with the grains combining to produce a long-lasting head that helps retain the flavour, presenting our customers with a great beer.”
Cinque’s name derives from the Norman-French word meaning five (pronounced ‘sink’) and pays tribute to Shepherd Neame’s home town of Faversham, a member of the confederation of Cinque Ports. The Cinque Ports were established in the 12th century to maintain ships ready to protect the coast from foreign invaders.
Cinque is available now nationwide on keg (30-litre and 50-litre), and in 330ml bottles (24X330ml boxes) from August.
