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Simcoe Porter if you want hop presence and weight,
The Kernel London Porter if you want restraint and drinkability.
Both sit in that sweet spot where porters still feel approachable—neither is a stout. The Simcoe leans American: bolder, slightly roastier malt foundation that lets those hops breathe. The Kernel is the thinking person's porter, built on British understatement, where everything whispers instead of shouts.
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Tasting notes
Simcoe Porter
Simcoe Porter hits with a roasted cocoa front that doesn't linger too long—the malt knows its place. Then the Simcoe hops emerge with this piney, almost citrus-forward character that's unusual for the style; you get a slight dryness on the finish that keeps it from feeling heavy at 6.5%. It's a porter that actually makes you want another sip immediately.
The Kernel London Porter
The Kernel's version is softer, more introspective. There's dark chocolate, a touch of black licorice, and an earthy undertone that suggests good grain work rather than aggressive roasting. At 5.8% it feels genuinely light on the palate despite the color. The bitterness is there (33 IBU) but integrated—you taste it as complexity, not bite.
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