
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.
Brewery story
The Kernel Brewery has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and influential breweries of the modern British beer movement. Founded in Bermondsey, South London, the brewery helped shape the capital's craft beer renaissance through a steadfast commitment to quality, precision, and brewing integrity.
At the heart of The Kernel's philosophy is a belief in simplicity and balance. Its beers are designed to showcase the character of their ingredients, whether through the expressive hop profiles of its celebrated pale ales and IPAs, the depth and complexity of its historic porters and stouts, the crisp clarity of its lagers, or the nuanced acidity and texture of its mixed-fermentation beers.
The brewery is perhaps best known for its ever-changing pale ales, its influential Table Beer, and its revival of traditional London brewing styles inspired by historic recipes. Alongside these, The Kernel continues to explore barrel ageing, wild fermentation, and lager brewing, creating beers that are both rooted in tradition and guided by a spirit of continuous refinement.
Today, The Kernel remains a benchmark for thoughtful, ingredient-led brewing, producing beers that exemplify restraint, balance, and craftsmanship while continuing to influence brewers and beer drinkers around the world.
Taproom
Opened in 2024, The Kernel Spa Road Taproom is the brewery's home for enjoying an ever-changing selection of its freshest beers, from classic pale ales and porters to lagers, saisons and historic recipes. Alongside craft beer, guests can enjoy natural wines, cider and Japanese-inspired food from Yagi Izakaya in a relaxed Bermondsey setting.
Arch 11, Dockley Road Industrial Estate, London SE16 3SF
Opened in 2024, The Kernel Spa Road Taproom is the brewery's home for enjoying an ever-changing selection of its freshest beers, from classic pale ales and porters to lagers, saisons and historic recipes. Alongside craft beer, guests can enjoy natural wines, cider and Japanese-inspired food from Yagi Izakaya in a relaxed Bermondsey setting.