Shepherd Neame’s Christmas Ale is brewed using 100% natural ingredients, drawing chalk-filtered mineral water from the artesian well deep below their Kentish site, along with the finest malting barley and local hops. In keeping with Shepherd Neame’s long heritage, the festive ale has a traditional packaging design, with a vintage, Dickensian-style bottle label and pump clip.

They describe their seasonal brew as “the perfect tipple for the festive season. It is a full-bodied, warming winter ale, light in colour and characterised by a delicious, fragrant hoppy aroma & palate. A very special beer”. It would make a great stocking filler for the beer-lover in your life or if you want to stock up for Christmas you can buy an 8-pack for £20 from their website.