Shepherd Neame Spitfire

I'd never seen any Shepherd Neame beers before, so I grabbed a bottle of Spitfire for my latest mix-a-six.  It claims it's a Kentish ale on the label, but it seems like a reg'lar ol' ESB to me:

Vittles:
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
4.5% abv

Score:
Appearance: 8/10
Aroma: 22/25
Taste: 37/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 5/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 88/100

Impression:
I love the clarity of the poured beer and the creaminess of the head, which retains decently.  The pale malt aromas are fairly clear and support the earthy and herbal hops characteristics very well.  Caramel, toffee, and bready flavors come through, as do floral, grassy, herbal, earthy, and fruity notes.  The medium body, moderate carbonation, and dry finish complement the flavor profile very well, but what I found the most pleasing was the refreshing crispness this beer offers.  Very satisfying -- I'll have to keep an eye out for this bottle in the future.  It seems like it would go very nicely with grilled chicken.

Cheers!