Shepherd Neame Bishops Finger
March 13, 2015
Beer Of The Day
Day 256: Shepherd Neame Bishops Finger from Shepherd Neame Brewery. Style of beer is ‘Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)’. ABV is 5.4%. |
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Day: |
256 (since July 1, 2014) |
Beer: |
Shepherd Neame Bishops Finger |
Brewery: |
Shepherd Neame Brewery |
Style: |
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) |
ABV: |
5.4 % |
Rating: |
 |
Tasting Notes: |
Red in color with a cream head. A sweet vegetal aroma. Flavor is earthy. Moderate carbonation with a medium body. |
Description: |
It takes its name from the finger-shaped signposts which pointed pilgrims on their way to the tomb of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury and was the first strong ale to be brewed by Shepherd Neame after malt rationing was eased in the late 1950s. It is also one of the UK’s oldest bottled beers, brewed since 1958. |
Comments: |
5.0% ABV in cask. |
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