The Kernel Brewery – Bermondsey, London

The Kernel is one of the most influential breweries in the UK craft beer movement, known for precise pale ales, hop-driven IPAs and historic porter recipes brewed in small batches on London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile.

East India Pale Ale: London 1897 – The Kernel Brewery
Historic. Balanced. Characterful.

🍺 Beer Overview

East India Pale Ale: London 1897 from The Kernel Brewery is a 5.8% IPA inspired by a historic Fuller’s recipe, reconnecting the style with its London roots. While IPA production had largely shifted to Burton by this time, this beer brings the style back to where it began—reinterpreted with modern precision.

Brewed with Ernest hops, a contemporary English variety, it delivers a distinctly British character with hedgerow fruit, soft citrus and gentle spice. Balanced, refined and rooted in history, this is a unique take on a classic style.

👉 Cold stored at The Malt Miller to maintain freshness and preserve its delicate hop character.

🌟 What Makes It Special

• Based on a historic 1897 Fuller’s IPA recipe
• Celebrates London’s brewing heritage
• Brewed with Ernest hops for a modern British twist
• Balanced, characterful and historically inspired

🍇 Flavour Profile

Taste: Hedgerow fruit, soft citrus and subtle spice with balanced bitterness
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, smooth and structured
Finish: Clean, gently bitter and refined

👃 Aroma

Aromatic notes of berry fruit, citrus and light spice with a classic English character.

🔬 Brewing Insight

This beer blends historical inspiration with modern ingredients:

• Ernest hops: Deliver British hedgerow fruit, citrus and spice
• Historic recipe base: Provides authenticity and balance
• Modern brewing precision: Ensures clarity and drinkability

The result is an IPA that bridges past and present.

🍽 Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at: 6–8°C in a tulip or pint glass

Perfect with:

• Roast meats
• Mature cheeses
• Pies and traditional dishes
• Grilled vegetables
• Pub classics

📊 Beer Specs

• ABV: 5.8%
• Style: East India Pale Ale
• Hops: Ernest
• Yeast: American Ale Yeast

The Kernel Brewery is one of the most influential breweries in the UK craft beer movement. Founded in 2009 by Evin O’Riordain in Bermondsey, London, the brewery quickly established itself as a pioneer of modern British craft brewing through its focus on quality, balance and traditional brewing techniques.

Inspired by classic European and American brewing traditions, The Kernel became known for producing precise, flavour-driven beers that highlight both high-quality ingredients and careful brewing processes. Their hop-forward pale ales and IPAs helped redefine the style in the UK, often showcasing single hop varieties or carefully selected hop combinations to explore the unique character of each hop.

Alongside their celebrated pale ales, The Kernel has earned widespread recognition for its London-style porters and stouts, which pay homage to the capital’s historic brewing heritage. These darker beers combine rich roasted malt character with exceptional balance and drinkability, earning them a loyal following among craft beer enthusiasts.

The brewery operates from its home in Bermondsey, part of London’s famous Bermondsey Beer Mile, where it played a central role in shaping the area into one of the UK’s most important craft beer destinations.

Known for its distinctive minimalist labels and no-nonsense approach to brewing, The Kernel remains committed to producing small-batch beers that prioritise clarity of flavour, precision and quality above all else. Today, it continues to stand as one of the UK’s most respected independent breweries.

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