Shepherd Neame Partners with Kent Crisps to Launch New Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has teamed up with fellow independent business Kent Crisps to launch new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps.

The hand-cooked crisp pairs the rich, savoury flavours of beef brisket with the roasted malt character of Shepherd Neame's Iron Wharf Stout. The dark, ruby-tinted nitro stout (4% ABV), launched last April, takes its name from Faversham's historic wharf, where thousands of vessels were once crafted and launched alongside the brewery.

Reflecting a shared commitment to provenance and local collaboration, the design for the new crisps also celebrates Kent's maritime heritage, with HMS Cavalier – located at The Historic Dockyard Chatham – featured as the front-of-pack partner.

To mark the collaboration, an official launch event took place onboard HMS Gannet at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Wednesday 29 April, attended by invited guests from across the food, drink and hospitality sectors, alongside several Naval veterans.

Shepherd Neame Chief Executive Jonathan Neame said: "At Shepherd Neame, we’re passionate about creating beers that reflect both our heritage and our spirit of innovation, so collaborating with Kent Crisps on this new flavour has been a natural fit. Iron Wharf Stout was inspired by Faversham’s shipbuilding past, and it’s been exciting to see its rich, roasted character brought to life in a completely new way. This partnership is a great example of how local producers can come together to create something distinctive that celebrates the very best of Kent."

It isn’t the first collaboration between the two Kent-based businesses – more than a decade ago they created a popular crisp flavour combining roast beef with Shepherd Neame’s award-winning Spitfire Amber Ale.

Kent Crisps Owner Laura Bounds MBE said: "We’re thrilled to be launching our new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps which represents months of hard work by the team and our partners. The launch marks one of our most significant and exciting partnerships to date. Our ethos has always been to champion the very best of Kent, from exceptional local producers to the county’s world-class visitor destinations and this launch brings all those elements together in a way that truly reflects our values – I couldn’t be prouder."

The new addition is the eighth flavour in the Kent Crisps range – joining favourites such as Ashmore Cheese and Onion and Sea Salt & Vinegar with Biddenden Cider – and marks the brand’s first new product launch since 2021.

Produced using Red Tractor Assured British potatoes, the crisps are hand-cooked for premium quality and texture, and are free from MSG and the top 14 allergens.

Richard Morsley, CEO of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, added: "This partnership is a true celebration of Kentish pride. By linking The Historic Dockyard Chatham with two of the county’s most respected producers, we are showcasing the very best of what Kent has to offer. We are delighted to see Medway’s maritime legacy celebrated in this way. We look forward to seeing the Dockyard represented on shelves across the country and welcoming crisp lovers to come and see the real HMS Cavalier for themselves."

Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps are available now in selected Shepherd Neame pubs. Find out more about Shepherd Neame pubs at www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs.

About Kent Crisps

Founded in 2011, now owned by Laura Bounds MBE, Kent Crisps are an award-winning range of hand-cooked crisps inspired by local flavours, made using Red Tractor assured, British-grown potatoes. As one of the few British snack brands that remains independently owned and operated, their ethos is to produce seriously delicious-tasting crisps that showcase some of the county’s finest food and drink, partnering with world-class tourist attractions to drive Kent tourism. Find out more at kentcrisps.com.

About Shepherd Neame

Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, its diverse portfolio includes the Bear Island and Whitstable Bay collections. It also brews international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha. The independent family business boasts an award-winning visitor centre and 286 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline.

For more information:

Samantha Lawrie, Communications Executive, Shepherd Neame

Email: slawrie@shepherdneame.co.uk | Tel: 01795 542142

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