FOOD + DRINK
The Art of Brewing in Kent cont ...
XYLO , Margate xylobrew . com
XYLO is a microbrewery and sea view taproom nestled in the crown of Margate ’ s businesses bordering the Main Sands ; take a seat amongst the stainless steel tanks or watch the sun go down perched outside in the sunshine . XYLO has a bring-your-own food policy and offers beer fresh from the tank , local wine and some dangerously tasty cocktails . XYLO is also dog-friendly and hosts regular events including quizzes , live DJs and more .
Try : Sabro American Pale Ale . A hazy pale ale featuring unique flavours of pineapple , lychee and cream of coconut . Vegan , unfiltered , unrefined , 4.8 % ABV .
Floc Brewery and Taproom , Canterbury flocbrewing . com
A community-driven brewery and taproom producing modern unfiltered and vegan , hopforward beer brewed with the intention of making you smile . Floc offers beer and cider on tap , natural wine and pizza by the slice on Friday and Saturday evenings . The taproom is a short walk from Canterbury East and West and has plenty of parking locally - if you can persuade anyone to be the designated driver ! Kids , pets and everyone friendly welcome .
Try : Whisper . American pale ale brewed with Simcoe ®, Citra and Mosaic hops . Delicious soft malt base , fruits and grassy notes . Vegan , unfiltered , 5 % ABV .
The Brewing Brothers
The Brewing Brothers Taproom , Hastings & Folkestone brewingbrothers . org
Sustainability is at the forefront of everything The Brewing Brothers Do . Brewery tours and tastings available .
Try : Imperial Stout . Coffee-infused imperial stout aged for 12 months in ex-whiskey and ex-sherry oak barrels imparting nutty dried fruit flavours to the brew . Unrefined , unfiltered , vegan , 10 % ABV .
Shivering Sands Brewery and Taproom , Manston shiveringsandsbrewery
Beer production started here in 2020 and there are usually at least two beers available for takeaway or for drinking in ; space is limited but works are in progress to create an upstairs seating area . Shivering Sands are producing beers that are not filtered or refined and they have plenty of fun experiments planned with local produce for the years to come .
Try : Spring Tide Extra Pale Ale . Ultra Pale Ale flavoured using Simcoe ®, Citra and Centennial hops ; a light , refreshing session ale with citrus undertones , 4.2 % ABV . www . insidekent . co . uk • 117