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The Kent brewer which makes Oranjeboom says drinkers are switching to the Dutch lager as disillusioned England fans get behind the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup.
Oranjeboom has been on sale in Kent for 20 years and is already a favourite in the county's pubs and clubs.
The Dutch classic from United Dutch Breweries, Holland, is brewed under licence by Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame.
Marketing manager Mark Miller said: "England fans in Kent, disappointed by our national team's early exit, have switched allegiance to the Netherlands both on the pitch and at the bar."
The refreshing beer takes its name from the orange tree which symbolises the Dutch royal family lineage and continues to be brewed to a century-old recipe, delivering a fresh, gently hoppy, Continental lager with a zesty flavour.
Beer writer Ben McFarland describes Oranjeboom as: "A delicious, easy-drinking Dutch drop with a hay-like hue and a herbaceous, grassy and fruity fragrance. Citrus notes on the palate speak softly of orange, kiwi and lemongrass buttressed with a hint of caramel sweetness and a gentle, drifting finish."
