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.

Pale: Centennial Columbus – The Kernel Brewery
Bright. Crisp. Hop-Focused.

🍺 Beer Overview

Pale: Centennial Columbus from The Kernel Brewery is a 5.3% pale ale built to showcase the character of classic American hop varieties. Light-bodied and dry, it allows Centennial and Columbus to take the lead, delivering a clean, expressive and balanced drinking experience.

Brewed using The Kernel’s signature approach—a simple base recipe with rotating hop combinations—this pale ale highlights freshness, clarity and hop individuality in every batch.

👉 Cold stored at The Malt Miller to maintain freshness and keep hop character at its peak.

🌟 What Makes It Special

• Showcases Centennial and Columbus hops
• Light, dry body to enhance hop expression
• Part of The Kernel’s rotating pale ale series
• Balanced, clean and highly drinkable

🍊 Flavour Profile

Taste: Bright citrus and grapefruit with subtle pine and herbal notes
Mouthfeel: Light-bodied, crisp and refreshing
Finish: Dry with a clean, balanced bitterness

👃 Aroma

Fresh citrus, grapefruit and light pine with a classic American hop character.

🔬 Brewing Insight

The Kernel’s pale ales are designed for clarity and hop focus:

• Centennial: Citrus, floral and grapefruit notes
• Columbus: Resinous, slightly dank and herbal depth
• Maris Otter base: Provides a clean malt backbone
• Dry finish: Enhances drinkability and hop definition

Each batch reflects hop freshness and seasonal variation.

🍽 Serving & Food Pairing

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

Perfect with:

• Grilled chicken
• Burgers
• Pizza
• Salads
• Salty snacks

📊 Beer Specs

• ABV: 5.3%
• Style: Pale Ale
• Malts: Maris Otter
• Hops: Centennial, Columbus (varies by batch)
• 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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