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.

Bière de Saison: Raspberry – The Kernel Brewery

Wild. Fruited. Refreshingly Tart.

Beer Overview

Bière de Saison: Raspberry from The Kernel Brewery is a mixed fermentation farmhouse ale built on their evolving saison culture and refermented with raspberries. Bright, lively and complex, it combines the dryness and spice of classic saison with vibrant fruit character and gentle acidity.

The base beer is fermented with a blend of saison yeasts, wild yeast and bacteria, creating a beer that develops complexity over time. Fresh raspberry character brings a juicy tartness that complements the beer’s citrus notes, herbal hints and dry, sparkling finish.

The result is a beautifully refreshing mixed fermentation beer where fruit, fermentation and farmhouse tradition come together in balance.

Flavour Profile

Taste: Fresh raspberry, light citrus acidity and subtle herbal notes with gentle saison spice.
Mouthfeel: Light-bodied, lively and spritzy.
Finish: Dry, crisp and lightly tart with refreshing fruit brightness.

Aroma

Aromatic raspberry and red fruit lead, followed by hints of lemon zest, grass, herbs and delicate farmhouse yeast character.

Brewing Process & Uniqueness

The Kernel’s Bière de Saison range is fermented using a complex house mixed culture. This includes multiple saison yeast strains alongside wild yeast and bacteria, including Brettanomyces isolated from the brewery’s barrels, wild yeast collected from fruit and a combination of Lactobacillus and Pediococcus strains.

After the primary saison fermentation, the beer undergoes an extended secondary fermentation where the wild cultures develop additional acidity, spice and complexity. Raspberries are added to the base saison, contributing vibrant fruit character and natural tartness that integrates with the beer’s mixed fermentation profile.

As the beer matures, Brettanomyces can add further depth with subtle spice, fruit complexity and gentle earthy character. The result is a layered farmhouse beer that evolves beautifully over time.

Serving & Food Pairing

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

Perfect with:

• Soft cheeses such as goat’s cheese

• Charcuterie boards

• Roast chicken or pork

• Fresh salads with vinaigrette

• Light fruit desserts

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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