Bit of a quick one this as its Christmas and so I am a bit less methodical. Grabbed this bottle from the Dram Shop in Walkley.
Appearance: Pours light straw, no discernible hiss from the bottle. A 500mL bottle too, not seen any Kernel ones in this format before.
Mouthfeel: Silky. I am not an expert on Rye but I am guessing this helps!
Aroma: very hoppy but not overpoweringly so. I know the aroma, but can’t put my finger on it. Could be cascades!
Carbonation: Medium/high. Lots of bubbles. Lots of thick lacing down the glass.
Flavour: Deliciously drinkable. The flavour matches the hop aroma, theres sweet malt mixed in there, it’s really well balanced and refreshing. Lovely fruity hop aftertaste, not very bitter.
Mini-rating: 5/5 (delicious!)
Sounds great. Got one of these sat in the garage waiting to be drunk, can’t wait! I absolutely love these 500ml Kernel Pale Ales, the Galaxy/Cascade one is without doubt one of the best bottled ales I’ve drank this year, stunning!
I have a feeling I shall be going back down the Dram Shop to get all of the ones I don’t have so far! I tried the 18xx London Porter when I was in the Port Street Beer House, at the end of the transpennine pub crawl so I will get it again for the cold light of day! I also have their Imperial Brown Stout in my beer stash, and I bought their Indian Brown Ale from the DS as well (as I loved the Dogfish Head IBA)