Kernel (The Kernel) India Double Porter Columbus Chinook

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Dog & Bell, Deptford, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		21 Feb 2026	A heavy pint but very nourishing

Nelson Arms, Tonbridge, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		07 Feb 2026	3rd beer of the visit: Good head and lacing presented and lasting almost to the end on this murky maroon-brown porter from Spa Arch Lane, off Dockley Road, in Bermondsey, South East London. A spicy and peppery malted first hit. A fruity spiciness rapidly rising. Hints of dark chocolate, tobacco and espresso emerging as aided by its roasted malts. A very dry herbaceous bitterness lingering from its Columbus and Chinook hops alongside hints of strong pine and zesty grapefruit. Slightly over-fruited for my palate but perfectly acceptable and in good nick.
Philip Pirrip		03 Feb 2026	Delightfully smooth, no harshness of taste. Ideal nightcapper