Collection: Hoppy Beers:

Hop-Forward Beers from The Kernel Brewery

At The Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey, London, we brew a rotating range of hop-forward beer that celebrate freshness and flavour.

Our Table Beer, Pale Ale, and India Pale Ales (IPAs) are brewed all year round, always with different hop varieties. Each release is unique, allowing the hops to shine through in new and exciting ways.

Always Fresh, Always Changing

Our beers aren’t fixed recipes. Instead, we select hops based on seasonality, quality, and what inspires us.

That means each Table Beer, Pale Ale, or IPA may taste a little different every time—but always stays balanced, fresh, and full of hop expression.

You can expect anything from; bright citrus, tropical fruit, pine, or floral notes depending on the hops we’re working with.

Pale Ales and IPAs That Put Hops First

We make India Pale Ales that are bold but balanced. They're dry, expressive, and usually with a bitter edge. Every batch showcases the full range of the hops we’ve chosen.

Our Pale Ales are slightly lighter but still pack loads of aroma and flavour. They’re great everyday beers—clean, drinkable, and full of subtle hop complexity.

Lagers, But The Kernel Way

A few years ago, during the pandemic, with more time available and the want to try new things, our brewers turned there hands to brewing lagers—carefully fermented at cooler temperatures and conditioned longer for a crisp, clean finish.

Our Pils and Lagerbier are regular features in our lineup now. They’re often lightly dry-hopped, bringing out herbal, spicy, or citrus notes depending on the variety.

They're a different expression of hops—subtle, clean, and refreshingly simple.

Hop-Driven, Darker Styles

We also brew darker beers that still highlight hops.

Beers like Half Brick and London Brick, combine roasted malt flavours with bitterness and bright hop character. Think chocolate and coffee with citrus or pine on the finish.

Whilst the Half Brick is now brewed regularly througout the year, the London Brick is a seasonal brew that our brewers turn there hand to in the colder months.

Both beers are bold, rich, and satisfyingly bitter without being too heavy.

The Hop Box – Curated or Custom

To help you explore the range, we’ve created a Hop Box—a curated selection of whatever we’ve recently brewed. This box consists of Table Beers, Pale Ales, India Pale Ales and either Half Brick or London Brick depending on availablity. 

Or build your own! You can mix and match from anything currently in stock to create a custom order that suits your taste. There is no limit to how many or how few bottles that you order. 

Save When You Stock Up

Buy 12 bottles or more and you’ll automatically receive a 10% discount at checkout.

Any curated box with have a 10% discount already applied.

It’s a great way to try a variety, or just fill the fridge with favourites.

Vegan Friendly. Always.

All of our beers are 100% vegan-friendly and unfiltered. They're naturally carbonated through bottle conditioning, and may contain a little sediment—just a sign of a living, evolving beer.

Questions? We’re Here to Help

Need help choosing? Or wondering what’s freshest? Drop us a line at
📧 shop@thekernelbrewery.com

Or shoot us a message on Instagram The Kernel Brewery Instagraom

We’re always happy to help guide your selection or answer questions about your order.

Independent Beer from London

We’ve been brewing from Bermondsey since 2009, focused on simplicity, balance, and the full expression of ingredients—especially hops.

Whether it’s a fresh Pale Ale, a foeder-aged saison, or a crisp Pils, we aim to make beer that’s honest, expressive, and delicious.