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Kernel Brett Pils

The Kernel Brewery
United Kingdom·Wild Ale
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A lager fermented with Brettanomyces wild yeast, brewed in dated editions. The idea goes back to 2024, when the brewery took its dry-hopped Pils and added Brettanomyces to it; the first versions carried a hop name and stood at under five per cent. The current edition is stronger at 5.7 per cent and is poured on draught. In the glass the yeast leads over the hops: lemon and lime citrus with a pronounced funky note.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
funkycitrusyyeasty
funky
citrusy
yeasty
hoppy
fruity
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus and funk in equal measure.
also:sour
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kernel Brett Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A delicate white head forms and holds with moderate lacing, characteristic of a lager base. The bright, translucent body suggests a clean fermentation despite the wild yeast addition.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus and funk in equal measure. Lemon and lime notes ride atop a pronounced Brett character—earthy, slightly musty, with undertones of dried stone fruit. Noble hop aromatics provide a restrained floral and herbal backdrop, allowing the yeast to take center stage.

lemon, lime citrusfunky, earthy Brettsubtle noble hopsdried stone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with zesty citrus acidity framing the palate. The mid-palate reveals the Brett complexity: mild funkiness and a lean, bone-dry character develop without harshness. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing citrus and wild yeast character to interplay rather than compete.

crisp, zesty entrydry, funky mid-palatelow bitternesscitrus-driven balance

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering citrus and a subtle funky whisper on the aftertaste. The brevity and lack of sweetness emphasize the Brettanomyces influence and the ale's refreshing quality.

dry finishcitrus persistencefunky aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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