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The Kernel Brewery

Influential Bermondsey brewery founded in 2009 by Evin O'Riordain. Widely credited with helping establish London's modern craft beer scene. Known for hop-focused pale ales and IPAs, historic London porter and stout recreations, and the iconic Table Beer.

Country
England
Region
London
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The Kernel Brewery beers

Bière de Saison

Mixed-fermentation saison with complex acidity, dryness and rustic farmhouse character.

Saison4.9% ABV

Brown Ale

Somewhere between a Northern English and American brown ale with toasted nuts, caramel and hop bitterness.

Dry Stout

Roasted and highly drinkable stout balancing coffee and dark chocolate notes with modern hop character.

Dry Stout4.7% ABV

Dunkel

Munich-style dark lager with bread crust, caramel and gentle roasted malt notes.

Export India Porter

Inspired by an 1855 Barclay Perkins recipe. Combines porter roast character with modern hopping techniques to create coffee, cocoa and fruit flavours.

India Porter5.8% ABV

India Pale Ale

A stronger expression of the brewery's pale ale philosophy, balancing intense hop aroma with a dry and highly drinkable finish.

Lagerbier

Clean and crisp German-style lager brewed with the brewery's trademark focus on balance and drinkability.

German Lager5.2% ABV

Pale Ale

Dry, hop-forward pale ale brewed to showcase individual hop varieties such as Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe and Galaxy.

Table Beer

The brewery's iconic low-strength pale ale. Brewed with malted barley and rolled oats, showcasing changing hop varieties while remaining highly drinkable and food-friendly.