SPECIAL ALES FROM THE PILOT BREWERY
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Old Faversham Dark - 3.5% ABV
The silky, ebony hue of this beer leads to a complex aroma of dark chocolate, mocha coffee, vanilla and a smokiness reminiscent of autumn bonfires. A smooth rich blend of dark chocolate and roast coffee hits the palate, complimented by autumn fruit flavours. Velvety cocoa flavours linger on the palate. Another darkly delicious, hand crafted gem from the Faversham Brewery.
Brewing: 11 January
Available: Week Beginning 25 January
Burns Extra Special - 4.5% ABV
A beer brewed to celebrate the birth of the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns, 25th January 1759. A full bodied, Scottish style malty ale , brewed from a traditional recipe that combines the delights of the finest Maris Otter pale ale malt , delicious, biscuity crystal and brown malts, topped off with generous quantities of the choicest Scottish oats . Brewed in the old style, this truly classic ale is delicately hopped, leading to a well balanced, mature, rounded palate. Savour a taste for auld lang syne with a beer brewed in Kent by a Scotsman.
Brewing: 4 January
Available: Week Beginning 18 January
Little Belter - 5% ABV
A cracker of a beer for Christmas .Brewed with the finest Maris Otter pale ale malt , Crystal malt and Rye Crystal, the beer is rich , malty with a deep ruby colour. Deliciously bittered with four different hop varieties , the beer is distinctly hoppy and fruity with a lingering malty palate. The after palate is clean with toasty malt lingering on the tongue.
Brewing: 1 December
Available: Week Beginning 14 December
70 Shillings - 3.7% ABV
A full bodied Scottish style “ Heavy “ beer . An extended boil in the Copper and a slow, cool fermentation, contribute to a delicious, caramelized, malty palate. Lightly hopped with well balanced, roast flavours. Classically served with a tight, creamy head that lasts till the last drop. Grist as follows: The finest Maris Otter Pale ale Malt, Crystal Malt, Brown Malt. Hops : Choicest East Kent Goldings.
Brewing: 24 November
Available: Week Beginning 7 December
Black Parrot - 4.5% ABV
Look out for the parrot flying in, in early November. A magical blend of pale, black, brown and crystal malt give superb burnt and fruity notes. Bittered by three varieties of fragrant, aromatic hops creating beautiful fruity aromas - unusual in a black beer.
A cracking beer to look forward to
Brewing: 2 November
Available: Week Beginning 16 November
Two Kents Ale - 5.0% ABV
A unique beer, brewed exclusively for the Dartford WMC beer Festival. The style is American IPA, and the beer truly lives up to it. At 5.0% abv, very pale and bittered with American Cascade and Amarillo hops .The aroma is magnificently fruity, followed by a huge fruity , citrus bitterness. The after-palate is lingering with notes of grapefruit left tantalizing the taste buds ".
This has been brewed in the Pilot Brewery exclusively for The Dartford WMC beer festival on 21st November.
Available: This has been brewed in the Pilot Brewery exclusively for The Dartford WMC beer festival on 21st November.
Rochford '30' - 5.0% ABV
A special beer brewed to celebrate the 30th Rochford Beer Festival run by the S.E Essex branch of CAMRA from 17th - 21st November. A light coloured, distinctively bitter brew with strong grapefruit aromas. Pale cara and aromatic malts are used in the brew, with bitterness and aroma being provided by Cascade hops, which are added at three stages in the process.
Dry hopped in the cask with Cascade - delicious, full bodied, fruity ale is the result.
Brewing: 27 October
Available: Week Beginning 9 November
Old Smokey - 4.6% ABV
Peated malt used in the brew makes this beer truly special. Rich smokey aromas and palate, reminiscent of Islay malt whisky makes it quite distinctive. Well balanced with Challenger and East Kent Goldings hops - a special beer for Bonfire Night and Halloween
Brewing: 13 October
Available: Week Beginning 26 October
Lunar Eclipse 4.4% ABV
A rich , golden ale , brewed with the finest Pale ale malt. The aroma is intense and fruity, a delightful combination of citrus and red berries. The palate is crisp ,clean and full of vibrant refreshing fruit flavours. The finish is dry with a pleasant , lingering bitterness
Available: Week Beginning 26 October
Kentucky Bluebird - 5.0% ABV
A classic American IPA , pale in colour , top end bitterness , but with a glorious cavalcade of fruity , hoppy , aromas and flavours . An American brewery yeast has been used to ferment this brew and specially imported American hops have been sourced and were added at six different stages in the process . As American as Mom's apple pie. So get on your horse and get into town to sample this amazing beer. YEE HAA
Available: Week Beginning 26 October
To find out how our ales and lagers are brewed, why not take a Brewery Tour? Please Call 01795 542016 or CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS