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Kernel

Odell Brewing Company
United States·Mexican Lager
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Kernel Mexican Lager gets a touch of sweetness from Colorado corn from Root Shoot Malting in Loveland. Pilsner malt, malted corn and the house lager strain make up the recipe at 4.7% ABV and 14 IBU. It joined Odell's year-round lineup from the Fort Collins brewery, which has been employee-owned and independent since 1989.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy Pilsner malt character underscored by subtle corn sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kernel

◎ Appearance

Kernel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a continuous stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy Pilsner malt character underscored by subtle corn sweetness. Light herbal and grassy notes from the noble hop bill emerge without aggression. A clean, neutral fermentation profile allows the malt and grain adjuncts to remain in the foreground.

grainy maltcorn sweetnesslight herbalclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with pronounced malty sweetness from the Pilsner base and Colorado corn. Mid-palate shows balanced, bready character with restrained bitterness from the 14 IBU charge. The overall impression is smooth and sessionable, with minimal astringency and a clean, cereal-driven body.

malty sweetnessbready grainsoft bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering cereal and subtle corn notes. No harshness or off-flavors emerge in the aftertaste.

clean fadecereal notes
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
72
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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About Mexican Lager

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What is a Mexican Lager?

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