Kernel Brewery

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Brewery shop

Kernel Brewery sell all of their beers out of the arch that that brewery occupies. This normally amounts to about eight varieties, including several IPAs (one of which is black), stout and porter, all of which are listed on a blackboard in the front of the shop. They also share their arch with The Ham and Cheese company, so there is plenty of opportunity to purchase some cheese and meats to acompany a glass of beer should you choose to take a seat at one of the picnic tables outside.

Opening times

Sat: 9am-2pm

Prices

Tours around the micro-brewery are informal, very brief and therefore free.

Get in Touch

Tel: 07757 552 636
Email: evin@thekernelbrewery.com
www.thekernelbrewery.com

Twitter: KernelBrewery

Public Transport

Bus: Plenty of options, consult TFL website
Station: Bermondsey, 0.6 miles; London Bridge, 0.7 miles; Borough, 1 mile

Kernel Brewery
98 Druid Street/ 1 Ropewalk Arch
London
London City of
SE1 2HQ
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Evin O'Riordain set up his brewery beneath a London railway arch in late 2009, after collecting a mere two years' worth of experience as a homebrewer. It's a small operation but he supplies a loyal following of London bars and restaurants, and opens his doors to the public every Saturday to sell directly. If you visit, expect to be able to choose between eight beers – including IPA, stout and porter – all of which you are free to enjoy at one of the picnic tables opposite while you soak up the atmosphere.

Evin's not the only trader to welcome members of the public - this strip of arches is fast becoming a foodie hub for people who have become frustrated by the heaving crowds at neighouring food market, Borough. In fact, several stalwarts of the London food scene have their bases here – this is where Monmouth roast their coffee beans, and The Ham and Cheese company let their cheeses mature and hams hang. Unsurprisingly, the air is rich with the aromas of delicious things.

If Evin's not too busy, he'll be pleased to show you the mechanics out back and talk you through how he got started. For this sort of insight, best to arrive early, although as you can imagine with such a small-scale set-up, it's a bit of pot luck really.

Kernel Brewery operate a cash-only system, as do all of their neighours, so come prepared.

Don't miss

The IPAs – the selection on offer always changes, so expect different hops and alcohol levels depending on the day you visit. The beers available on draught that day will be listed on a blackboard inside the front of the arch (alongside their alcohol levels, so you won't be caught out unknowingly by a pesky 10.5%). The Black IPA (and jet black at that) is worth a mention too

Silverware

  • Export Stout – 2011 Supreme Champion, International Beer Challenge

  • Export Stout - Gold, Best Stout/Porter/Mild, and Gold, Bottled Beer in 2011 SIBA, South-East Brewing Awards

  • Larsen Porter - Best Beer of the Festival 2010, CAMRA Pigs Ear, East London & City Branch

Eco-friendly initiatives

  • Recycled bottle labels
last visited: 2011