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Kernel Lagerbier

The Kernel Brewery
United Kingdom·Pale Lager
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A pale lager modelled on the German Helles, made from one malt, Pale Maris Otter, and one hop, Mandarina Bavaria, and lagered for at least six weeks. It pours bright and light in colour with a soft floral aroma and a hint of citrus and herbs. The body is light, the carbonation gentle; a quiet sweetness from malt and yeast meets a gentle spiciness on the palate. The finish is dry and very clean.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralspicy
clean
floral
spicy
malty
herbal
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with a soft floral character, distinctly herbal and graceful.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kernel Lagerbier

◎ Appearance

Kernel Lagerbier presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. The head is fine and persistent, with delicate lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation is restrained and refined, creating a soft visual presence that underscores the beer's elegant restraint.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a soft floral character, distinctly herbal and graceful. Mandarina Bavaria hop varieties contribute a subtle citrus note—neither aggressive nor merely perfunctory—that interweaves with gentle yeast-derived sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is understated and inviting, with no sharp edges.

soft floralsherbalcitrus notesdelicate sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt sweetness balanced by the beer's restrained bitterness. Mid-palate reveals a gentle spice character that complements the Pale Maris Otter base without overwhelming it. The body remains lithe throughout, allowing the interplay of malt and noble hop spice to register clearly and distinctly.

light malt sweetnessgentle spicecrisp balanceclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with no cloying residue or harsh aftertaste. The hop spice and malt character fade evenly, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishvery cleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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