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The Kernel London Porter

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🌍 United Kingdom · Porter · One of 54 Porters in hopIQ

"In a London Porter things are warm and dark and rich. Dried fruit — raisins, prunes and dates — and chocolate. Then a balanced espresso finish. Hints of leather, tar, tobacco." Brewed with brown malt (a distinctly London tradition) and East Kent Goldings. First brewed February 2010. One of London's definitive craft dark beers.

ABV
5.8%
IBU
30
SRM
dark35
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

roasted
87%
dark
87%
malty
63%
chocolate
50%
smooth
50%
full-bodied
45%
coffee
38%
dry
25%
clean finish
25%
caramel
25%
dark fruit
25%
bitter
13%
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About Porter

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What is a Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Porter

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of The Kernel London Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

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