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Kernel Table Beer

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A pale ale of around three per cent, first brewed in 2012 to show that a low-strength beer need not be thin. Maris Otter malt and a share of rolled oats give a soft, rounded body with a touch of sweetness under gentle carbonation. The hop varieties change from batch to batch, so the aroma moves between citrus, tropical fruit, floral and piney notes, always kept in balance. Bitterness is present but restrained, and the beer pours pale gold.

ABV
3.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfloralpiney
tropical
floral
piney
citrusy
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, leading with soft biscuit and bread notes characteristic of quality British malts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kernel Table Beer

◎ Appearance

Kernel Table Beer presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. A modest white head forms upon pour and fades to a thin collar, indicating proper carbonation levels befitting a traditional English session ale. The beer's light color (8 SRM) reflects its understated brewing philosophy.

pale goldencrystal clearmodest white headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, leading with soft biscuit and bread notes characteristic of quality British malts. Subtle graininess and hay undertones emerge with gentle herbal hop notes in the background, creating an inviting and unpretentious aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and refreshingly simple, without aggressive hop or yeast-driven characteristics.

biscuitbreadsubtle grainherbal

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a clean, malty entry with prominent biscuit and bread flavors that define the drinking experience. Mid-palate remains light-bodied and crisp with a pleasant grain character balanced by gentle sweetness and earthy notes. The 25 IBU bitterness arrives late and restrained, providing just enough balance without overwhelming the delicate malt foundation.

biscuit-forwardcrisp maltlight-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry with minimal aftertaste, exemplifying true sessionability. A subtle hay-like earthiness lingers briefly before fading to a refreshing palate-cleansing conclusion.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
85
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About Table Beer

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What is a Table Beer?

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