Kernel Lagerbier - 33cl

Kernel might be best known for their pales and IPAs, but their turn at lager shows the same focus and restraint. It's brewed from a single malt and hop, then given time to settle and refine. Maris Otter lays down a gentle grain softness, while Mandarina Bavaria adds light orange and herbal notes. There's the familiar Kernel haze, but the flavour is all clarity - balanced, dry and precise in that unmistakable Kernel way.

The Kernel was brewing in Bermondsey before the now-famous Beer Mile was even a thing. Founded in 2009 by Evin O'Riordan, it set the standard that many others would follow - proper, no-nonsense beer with a focus on quality over hype. And they're not one of those trendy craft brewery brands that started small but sold out to the corporates when the big boys came knocking. The Kernel's indie credentials and credibility are as strong today as they were when they started.