Finchcocks Original ® 3.5%
A session beer made using hops exclusively from the Finchcocks hop garden in Kent. Tasting notes by Adrian Tierney-Jones, author of the Big Book of Beer: Mid-gold session beer with hints of the Burton snatch on the nose (think struck matches), while wisps of citrus fruit float around in the background. The palate sings with citrus notes, a hint of resiny hoppiness as well as a crunchy biscuitiness that comes from the malt. The finish boasts more bitterness before a fade-out of grain dryness that reminds the drinker of the beer’s grainy origins. A powerfully flavoursome beer for such a low abv.
Gold Medal SIBA SE 2006, Silver Medal SIBA SE 2008, Silver Medal SIBA SE 2010 & Silver Medal SIBA SE 2011

Grasshopper Kentish Bitter ® 3.8%
A dark, malty bitter with nutty, roasted notes from the chocolate malt. This session bitter is hopped with Kent Target hops from the National Trust's hop farm at Scotney Castle and Finchcocks' Kent Goldings. A satisfying and flavoursome pint.

Silver Medal SIBA SE 2006

"...a deep, peppery hop character from the East Kent Goldings and Target hops." - Roger Protz

Spirit of Kent ® 4.0% - Release June 2012
The first new permanent beer for 4 years, Spirit of Kent celebrates the Kent Spitfire, a Mark IX Spitfire housed at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar. It also remembers the "XXX Modification Depth Charges" that flew out of Biggin Hill in June 1944 filled with Westerham Ales. The "XXX Joy Juice" was racked into the unused auxiliary fuel tanks and flown over to the forward airbases in France click here for more details. This golden ale is hopped with 9 different types of Kent bred and Kent grown hops in a total of 9 separate additions. That really is the Spirit of Kent.

To see the Kent Spitfire in action click here.

Tasting notes by Adrian Tierney-Jones, author of the Big Book of Beer:There was a distinct swing of the compass about the nose, as it touched all points citrus sweetness (mandarin), earthiness and pungent hop sack. The palate carried a refrain of similar mandarin sweetness (orange jelly for adults), a muscular earthiness (think big Burgundies), a slight note of almond and a dry bitter finish. A Spitfire garnishes the pump clip and I can think of no better analogy for this beer than the purring beauty of that aircraft’s Merlin engine when in full flight.

William Wilberforce Freedom Ale ® 4.0% FAIRTRADE BEER
Produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act on 25th March, 1807. Maris Otter pale ale malt, crystal malt and Kentish hops combine with Fairtrade Demerara sugar to produce a amber ale. It is characterised by its mellow bitterness and long hoppy finish.

Beer of the month - May 2007 - Roger Protz & Tom Cannavan; Gold Medal Bottled Beer SIBA SE Beer Competition 2007; Silver Medal SIBA National Champion Bottled Beer; Top 50 Microbrews - Morning Advertiser November 2010

British Bulldog ® 4.3% The Best Of Kent
A rich, full bodied best bitter in the traditional Kent style. Finest Maris Otter pale ale malt and crystal malt for colour and richness. Hopped with local Kent Northdown and Finchcocks' Whitbread Golding Variety and finished in the Hop Rocket with Progress hops from Scotney Castle for a full flavour and aroma. Also available in bottles.

Gold Medal Best Bitter SIBA SE 2005, Bronze Medal Best Bitter SIBA SE 2009

"That's a fighting beer, isn't it! Malty n' hoppy. That just tastes like a nice, strong, manly beer. It's a good beer. Can I have some more please, sir? That's a right good pint; it's a proper beer, it's honest, it's a pint" - James May - Oz & James Drink to Britain February 2009

"...massive aroma and palate of jammy fruit, biscuity malt and bitter hop resins. Good old-fashioned beer." - Roger Protz

"...this deeply satisfying brew has a wonderful malty aroma and a bitter hop finish. A fine session beer, or try it with smoked mackerel salad or cold roasts" - Jonathan Ray - Daily Telegraph 14 October 2006

"A satisfying, hoppy best bitter in the great British tradition, with a smooth malt backdrop and lots of tangy, tart, orangey fruit." - Jeff Evans - Beer Writer

1965 Special Bitter Ale ® 4.8%
A premium ale to commemorate the year 1965 when the Black Eagle Brewery closed, Winston Churchill passed away and Robert Wicks was born. Brewed to a similar recipe that Bill Wickett used for his last brew at the old brewery on 3rd March 1965.

Kent Northdown hops give a clean, refreshing full bodied flavour for which English ales are famous. Finished with Finchcocks' Kent Goldings for flavour and aroma.

Bronze Medal SIBA SE 2007

Audit Ale 6.2%
A strong ale, brewed to the 1938 strength and using the same ingredients as the original best selling bottled beer of the Black Eagle Brewery. We brewed this beer for the 2nd SIBA South East of England beer festival and the beer took the Gold Medal in the strong ales category. In the 2009 SIBA National Champion Strong Ale competition, the beer won Silver Medal. Brewed a second time for the 3rd SIBA South East of England beer festival, the beer took the Gold Medal again and went on to win Gold Medal and Overall Champion of the festival. Made with pale and crystal malts on a huge charge of Kent Goldings hops.

Gold Medal SIBA SE 2012, Silver Medal SIBA National Champion 2011, Supreme Champion SIBA SE 2010, Gold Medal SIBA SE 2010, Supreme Champion SIBA SE 2009, Gold Medal SIBA SE 2009, Gold Medal SIBA SE 2008, Silver Medal SIBA National Champion 2008

Award Winning Craft Beer From Kent

Westerham Brewery invested in new cask racking equipment, a malt mill and capacity expansion with grant funding from the West Kent Leader Programme - 2009

Westerham Brewery invested in new energy efficient cooling system, five 50HL fermentation vessels, new copper, new cold liquor tank with grant funding from the West Kent Leader Programme - 2012