A zesty new beer from Kentish brewer Shepherd Neame is now available. Citra Smack (3.8 per cent ABV) is the fifth in its popular real ale initiative Cask Club.

A straw-coloured beer, it combines three hops – Cascade, Amarillo and Citra – to offer a fruity aroma with lively citrus notes.

The brewery says the combination of pale ale and crystal malts alongside a small amount of wheat and oats creates a well-rounded, smooth beer with distinctive fruit flavours and a refreshing smack of citrus.

And it’s not just the zesty flavours but the look of this beer that takes a fresh approach. Citra Smack’s name and pump clip design draws inspiration from Iron Wharf Boatyard overlooking the creek in Faversham, the medieval market town where Shepherd Neame has been based for more than 400 years.

The pump clip depicts a classic smack – a traditional fishing boat used to harvest oysters in nearby Whitstable Bay – sailing past the boatyard.

Head brewer Mike Unsworth said: “While the main hop is the Citra variety, we used a smaller selection of other aroma hops to create a really refreshing and well balanced pint.

“Our team has had a great time bringing Citra Smack to life, and we are very happy with the finished result. With its juicy citrus flavours and aroma we think it provides a real drop of sunshine in a glass, perfect for summer.”