Shepherd Neame Brewery Insights: Mastering Malts & Beer Styles with Brewing Manager Rupert Hodgkins

Nestled in the historic market town of Faversham, Kent, The Faversham Brewery stands as a testament to centuries of brewing tradition. Home to Shepherd Neame, Britain’s Oldest Brewer, this site has witnessed the craft of brewing evolve, consistently producing Kentish ales bursting with character and internationally renowned lagers. Using time-honored techniques and natural ingredients, including mineral water from the town’s aquifer and locally sourced hops, the brewery blends art and science to create award-winning beers. In this article, we sit down with brewing manager Rupert Hodgkins to gain insights into the mastering malt and the intricacies of its uses in a variety of beer styles, exploring the secrets behind crafting beers enjoyed time and time again.
Arkell’s Brewery Insights: Sixth Generation Brewer Alex Arkell on Tradition, Technique, and the Future of Brewing

Arkell’s Brewery founded 1843, is owned and run by the same family on the same site, which began as a small farm brewery. Head brewer is Alex Arkell, the 6th generation of the family and takes a deep dive with us on on tradition, technique, and the future of brewing.
BeerX 2025: French & Jupps at The UK’s biggest beer & brewing event

We are thrilled to be returning to BeerX, Liverpool, 2025 to connect with the vibrant UK brewing community at “The UK’s Biggest Beer & Brewing Trade Event.”
Explore Our Maltings With The London Brewers’ Alliance

Calling all London Brewers Alliance LBA members! Step inside the historic walls of Great Britain’s oldest maltster, French & Jupps, on Friday, February 21st, 2025!
From Our Family to Yours: A Toast to Tradition

For over 335 years, our family has been dedicated to producing the finest handcrafted malt. It’s a tradition we cherish, and a commitment we continue to uphold.
William Crisp by French & Jupps: Where is William Crisp Malt from?

The story behind William Crisp by French & Jupps Roasted Malts spans 30 years back to the early 1990s when William Crisp’s son established a brewing wholesale company in the USA to cater to the growing craft beer scene. The range of roasted French & Jupps malts was distributed by the Brewers Supply Group, BSGCraft, or RahrBSG (as they are now known) to the American and US markets, branded under the William Crisp name.
Your new guide to roasted malts: The malt collection product catalogue

French & Jupps, Great Britain’s oldest maltster with a 335-year heritage, is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new comprehensive roasted malt product brochure.
Looking for William Crisp by French & Jupps Roasted Malts?

With RahrBSG Bulk Brewing & Beer Supply discontinuing our range of 14 Crystal and Patent malt varieties, we couldn’t be more proud to share that our entire range of brewing malts from Cara Gold to Crystal Malt, William Crisp Caramalt 15L, William Crisp Brown Malt, William Crisp Roasted Barley, William Crisp Amber Malt and Chocolate Malt will be available though TBI Pro Brew Supply under the French and Jupps Ltd name.
TBI Pro Brew Supply Partners with French and Jupps

TBI Pro Brew Supply Partners with French and Jupps (Known as William Crisp Malt by U.S. Brewers) to Bring Premium UK Malts to the U.S.
A Match Made in Malt: Beer Collaboration with Hackney Church Brew Co.

We’re excited to share that French & Jupps will be releasing our first collaboration beer ‘Yippee Pie-Yay’ with our friends at Hackney Church Brew Co. and Pro Brew Supply in time for the holiday season!
French & Jupps at BrauBeviale Leading Beverage Trade Fair

We return to Germany’s prestigious BrauBeviale with our hand crafted malts for European brewers on stand 1-333.
French & Jupps William Crisp Malts Moving To Pro Brew Supply

We are proud to announce that we have now partnered with Pro Brew Supply who will be distributing our full range of handcrafted crystal and patent malt varieties into the USA.