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The Art of Brewing in Kent cont ...
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climate change and to produce strains with disease and pest resistance . Talk to any modern beer brewers and they will tell you that they focus on creating craft beers that embrace creativity and experimentation with unique and unconventional ingredients , a process that allows modern breweries to hone in on quality over quantity and have fun in the process .
Top Taprooms
Moot , Rochester mootbrew . co . uk
Set in the beautiful Kent Downs , Moot microbrewery is situated in the heart of Court Farm - a regenerative arable farm that shares Moot ’ s passions for recycling or reuse of all of the waste products of the beer-making processes . Moot designs , produces and packages beers featuring as much local produce as possible to create a circular economy . The friendly taproom is fully accessible and open to all , with up to 10 taps flowing and can fridges with local beers available . They are also dog-friendly !
Try : KAPA Time ! A Kentish American Pale Ale with a big punchy citrusy hit and notes of hedgerow fruits that is backed with the slightest sweetness from oats and yeast . Vegan , unfined , unfiltered , 4.4 % ABV .
Wantsum Tap Room , St-Nicholas at-Wade wantsumbrewery . co . uk / tap-room
With plenty of space available both inside and outside , Wantsum has an offering to suit come rain or shine . Choose from four cask ales , a lager that is brewed on-site , bottled ciders , beers , wines , pre-mixed spirits and soft drinks . Hot food vendors can be found on site most weekends and brewery tours are available when booked two weeks in advance .
Try : Black Pig Baltic Porter . Smooth with burnt chocolate and smoky malt notes mixed with delicate hop bitterness and floral notes . Vegan , unfiltered , unfined , 4.8 %.
McCanns Tap Room , Tenterden mccanns . beer
Located in a historic converted hops house , a short drive from the centre of Tenterden , McCanns Taproom offers 24 beers on tap including traditional beers , pale ales , seasonal brews and limited editions . Hand-stretched sourdough pizzas are cooked in a woodfired oven daily and can be enjoyed from within the warmth of the hop house or outside on the terrace with views of the Kentish countryside .
Try : Janet Street Green Porter . Roasted malt , leading to a sweet finish featuring Kentish Challenger whole green hops . Vegan , 4.5 % ABV .
Westerham Brewery , Taproom & Cafe , Westerham westerhambrewery . co . uk / craft-beer-coffee
Westerham Brewery , Taproom & Cafe is a completely accessible , child- and dog-friendly taproom . The brewery hosts jazz nights , comedy nights and regular quiz nights , and the tap room features a changing roster of street food vans .
Try : British Bulldog Bitter . Brewed in the traditional Kentish style , smoothmalt and tangy , tart oranges and grapefruits . Vegan , 4.1 % ABV .
Curious Brewery , Ashford curiousbrewery . com / taproom-restaurant
A ‘ hop ’, skip and a jump away ( see what we did there ?) from Ashford International train station , Curious Brewery was established in 2011 and opened their state-of-the-art brewery and modern dining experience in 2019 . Curious Brewery offers a view over the working brewery from the restaurant and with every beer they make on sale at the taproom , it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your favourite brew or try something new .
Try : Curious IPA . Refreshing and zesty Session IPA with three complementary hops - English Golding , Chinook & Cascade . Vegan , unrefined , 4.4 % ABV .
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