The Kernel Table Beer

A benchmark low-ABV pale ale from The Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey, London, first brewed in 2012 as an experiment in making a beer that stays full of flavour even at around 3% ABV.

It’s built on a simple but very deliberate base of Maris Otter malt and a touch of oats, giving a soft, rounded body that avoids the “thin” feel many low-strength beers fall into.

The hops change with each batch depending on what’s freshest, but the profile stays consistent in spirit: bright citrus, light tropical fruit or floral notes, always balanced with gentle bitterness rather than aggression.