Spindrift has been spotted blowing around, as it returns as a limited release in 330ml cans for the summer.

Our fondly remembered blonde ale is named after the sea spray seen on cresting waves. It was last seen in 2022, when it won a public vote to bring back a forgotten favourite for our 150th year. It is refreshing, light, and evocative of our coastal location. Its recipe was designed to have broad appeal, which makes it perfect for the season of garden parties and picnics.

Spindrift has wonderful orange peel and biscuit aromas and a bright, crisp citrus taste. Like its name suggests, it is crowned with a continental-style, full, white head thanks to the addition of wheat in the brew. You’ll also find a touch of malty sweetness before its dry, refreshing finish.

While tracking down the recipe in 2022 when it won the public vote, Head Brewer, Dan Gooderham, explains, that a few things have changed since 2006.

“For something like Spindrift, where in the context of the history of the brewery, it is a recent beer, we can look back at recipes with a bit more ease. Some of the very early recipes need a bit more scrutiny to firstly understand the handwriting, and then some of the terminology!

“I thoroughly enjoyed the process of looking back at the evolution of Spindrift. When I started in January 2011 it had already been around for 5 years or more. I went about looking at the very early recipes which would have been brewed on our old brewhouse. We used to have a lovely piece of software called Lotus Notes, which provided me with a different type of record to decipher compared to old brewing books of the past - a digital one.