Shepherd Neame has gained four prizes at this year’s national drinks industry awards from the British Bottlers’ Institute (BBI).
Three beers — Bishops Finger (5.2% ABV), 1698 (6.5% ABV), and India Pale Ale (6.1% ABV) — received gold for taste, topping their respective categories.
A diploma was awarded for taste to Singha, the Thai beer, which the Faversham-based brewer began importing in 2019. It began brewing the beer under licence for the UK market in 2022.
“Shepherd Neame scored three gold medals this year, which is a fantastic result,” said BBI president Ed Binsted. “Bishops Finger was very well received by the judges, and its popularity mirrors this award. Shepherd Neame IPA and 1698 were both highly rated for their quality, and deserving of gold medals.
“It is also great to know that Singha is in very safe hands, being brewed the UK by Shepherd Neame and receiving a Diploma of Excellence.”
Shepherd Neame director of brewing, Mike Unsworth, said: “We are delighted to receive such fantastic accolades for our beers, showing once again that our brands are outstanding in their categories.
“The taste awards are a testament to our brewing and production teams’ passion and knowledge, and our commitment to quality as a brewer.”
