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The Kernel Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Session Ale · One of 4 Session Ales in hopIQ

The Kernel's crown jewel — super-flavourful, super-low ABV. A pale ale around 3% ABV with genuine hop character. "Forces you to confront and consider what you are drinking." Named after the historical concept of everyday low-strength beer drunk at mealtimes. The beer that defined the modern session ale movement in London.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Table Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A thin, delicate head forms quickly and recedes to a fine ring of lacing around the glass. Carbonation is visible and steady, lending the beer a lively, appetizing presence.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, herbal hop character—citrus zest and green notes dominate without aggression. A clean malt foundation supports the hops, contributing gentle biscuit undertones. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no off-aromas or solvent notes.

citrus zestherbal hopsclean malt backbonebright, focused nose

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with immediate hop bitterness that feels balanced rather than dominant at 40 IBU. Mid-palate reveals soft malty sweetness and fruity esters that complement the hop structure. The bitterness builds gently toward the finish, lingering as a dry, pleasant grip on the palate.

balanced bitternessfruity estersdry griplight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, leaving behind a clean, dry aftertaste with subtle citrus and herbal notes. No residual sweetness clings to the palate.

dry, clean finishsubtle citrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Table Beer

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Table Beer

About Session Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session Ale?

Session Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Session Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, clean, crisp character as Table Beer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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