Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Location: Faversham, England
ABV: 4.5%
Version: 500ml bottle
Source: Sainsburys

Since autumn is now upon us it seems appropriate to review an autumn ale. Shepherd Neame only release Late Red between September and November, so still a few weeks left to pick up a bottle.

The beer is a rich coppery reddish brown, and gives off a nicely balanced malty, hoppy aroma, with some dark woody notes. Flavour is a pleasant mix of fruity hop bitterness with a bit of malt and a hint of herbs, ending in a slightly dry finish. No idea how they manage it but if ever a beer encapsulated a season, this is it; autumn all the way.