The Pope’s favourite tipple is the Kentish ale Spitfire, according to celebrity priest Father Michael Seed.
A gossip column in a national newspaper has reported that the British cleric regularly sends English beer mats over to the Vatican as Easter or Christmas gifts for His Holiness.
Ephraim Hardcastle’s offering in the Daily Mail goes on to say that German-born Pope Benedict XVI has a "fondness" for Spitfire, which is brewed at Faversham by Shepherd Neame.
The 83-year-old Pope was born in Bavaria a state or Bundesland famous for its beer production.
Shepherd Neame pointed out that the Pope’s choice was unexpected as Spitfire’s famous tongue-in-cheek, Dad’s Army-style wartime humour advertising includes slogans such as ‘No Fokker Comes Close’ and ‘Goering, Goering, Gone’.
Spitfire brand manager Charlie Holland added: "The Pope is not the first German to down a Spitfire but certainly the most famous.
"We are delighted that His Holiness enjoys the unique taste of Spitfire, and we would encourage him to sample another of our fine Kentish ales – and try a Bishops Finger."
POSTED: 13/05/2009 15:41:24
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