FOOD + DRINK
KENT ' S BEST BEER STOPS CONT .
© Ashley Gendek
Curious Brewery ( www . curiousbrewery . com )
A state-of-the-art brewing facility established in 2011 , Curious Brewery ’ s reason for being is to inspire people to stay curious , question and celebrate the art of brewing as well as smile more and never graduate from the school of life . Take a tour and discover how they make the great tasting beer and cider , using the best quality ingredients .
Ramsgate Brewery ( www . ramsgatebrewery . co . uk )
Mixing innovation and change with custom and consistency , Ramsgate Brewery brews by the sea and offers events at their taproom . With predominantly enduring Kentish style ales they showcase local hop varieties such as the classic Northdown and the peerless East Kent Golding .
Cellar Head Brewing Company ( www . cellarheadbrewing . com )
Cellar Head Brewing Company is an award-winning independent microbrewery on the East Sussex and Kent border . A brewery to appeal to multiple generations , they produce a core range of beers from modern-American-style pale ales to traditional best bitters . Visit their brilliant taproom for fresh beer as well as cheese and charcuterie sourced from Kent and Sussex producers .
Old Dairy Brewery , Tenterden ( www . olddairybrewery . com )
Old Dairy Brewery is a national award-winning brewery nestled in the Jewel of the Weald on a converted dairy farm . Brewing a range of traditional English beers through to exciting craft beers , seasonal and special beers , visit for an informative brewery tour .
Wantsum Brewery and Taproom , St Nicholas at Wade ( www . wantsumbrewery . co . uk )
In 2009 , James Sandy started brewing Fortitude , the first of what has become an extensive range of beers all named after people or pivotal events in Kent ’ s history . Brewery tours are available on Saturdays with four cask ales to try as well as some kegged beers and the house lager they brew on site .
Whitstable Brewery ( www . whitstablebrewery . co . uk )
A small and independent brewery that ’ s been making great beer for over 15 years , winning both SIBA and CAMRA awards . Brewing in small batches by hand with the utmost regard not only for flavour but for quality and consistency using the finest British barley and a mix of both Kentish and world hops . Visit their pub , The Corner Tap , Faversham , and the world-famous Whitstable Oyster Company to sample .
Shivering Sands Brewery and Taproom , Manston ( www . facebook . com / shivering-sands-brewery-and-tap-room )
Named after the iconic sea forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast between Whitstable and Herne Bay , the taproom is located in the brewing area where the ales are produced and perfect for enjoying hand crafted beers .
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