The Kernel British Export India Porter 500ml Bottles - 6.10% ABV (12 Pack)
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The Kernel British Export India Porter 500ml Bottles – 6.1% ABV (12 Pack)
Discover a bold, characterful dark beer from one of London's most respected independent breweries with The Kernel British Export India Porter. At 6.1% ABV and supplied as a 12 pack of 500ml bottles, this robust porter delivers layers of roasted malt and dark flavour with a distinctive hop character.
Inspired by historic British export-strength porters, this is a beer with greater depth and intensity than an everyday dark ale. Expect a complex combination of roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee-like notes and hop bitterness, creating a rich yet balanced drinking experience.
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British Export India Porter from The Kernel
Based in London, The Kernel Brewery has established a reputation for producing flavour-led beers inspired by both traditional brewing and modern craft beer.
Their Export India Porter takes inspiration from stronger British porters historically brewed with greater hop character. The result is a distinctive dark beer that brings together roasted malt depth with a more pronounced hop presence.
At 6.1% ABV, there's plenty of flavour and body to explore without losing the balance that makes a great porter so enjoyable.
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What Does The Kernel Export India Porter Taste Like?
This isn't simply a dark beer that's all about roasted malt.
Expect a layered profile where dark chocolate and coffee-like roasted notes meet deeper malt character and assertive hop bitterness. The combination gives the beer both richness and freshness, helping balance its stronger 6.1% ABV.
It's an excellent choice for drinkers who enjoy porter and stout but want something with a little more hop character and complexity.
What Is an Export India Porter?
The Export India Porter style draws inspiration from Britain's historic export beers, combining the dark malt character of porter with increased strength and hopping.
Compared with a lighter traditional porter, expect a beer with greater body, more pronounced bitterness and a richer overall flavour profile.
For anyone exploring the history and variety of British dark beer, it provides an interesting alternative to both conventional porter and stout.
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A 12 Pack of British Craft Porter
With 12 x 500ml bottles, this multipack is ideal for fans of The Kernel looking to stock the beer fridge or anyone wanting a case of premium British dark beer to enjoy at home.
Its stronger, more complex character makes it particularly suited to slower drinking. Pour into a suitable beer glass and give the beer time to open up as you enjoy it.
The 500ml bottle also provides a generous traditional format for a full pour.
Food Pairing
The roasted malt and hop character of an Export India Porter makes it an excellent beer for pairing with richer foods.
Try it alongside roast or grilled meats, barbecue dishes, mature cheeses and rich chocolate desserts. Roasted flavours complement caramelised food particularly well, while the beer's bitterness helps provide balance against richer dishes.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep brown to black with a contrasting foamy head.
Aroma: Roasted malt with dark chocolate, coffee-like notes and hop character.
Taste: Rich roasted malt and dark chocolate complemented by coffee-like flavours and noticeable hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Full-flavoured and satisfying with a balanced body.
Finish: Roasted, bittersweet and lingering with a refreshing hop edge.
Product Features
- BRITISH EXPORT INDIA PORTER – A robust dark beer inspired by Britain's historic export-strength porter tradition.
- THE KERNEL BREWERY – Brewed in London by one of Britain's established independent craft breweries.
- 6.1% ABV – A stronger porter offering plenty of malt depth, complexity and character.
- 12 x 500ML BOTTLES – A full case that's ideal for stocking up on premium British craft beer.
- ROASTED & HOPPY – Dark chocolate and coffee-like malt flavours meet distinctive hop bitterness.
Product Details
Product: The Kernel British Export India Porter
Brewery: The Kernel Brewery
Beer Style: Export India Porter
Bottle Size: 500ml
Pack Size: 12 Bottles
ABV: 6.1%
Country: England
Flavour Profile: Roasted, Chocolatey, Coffee-Like & Hoppy
Serving Suggestion: Serve Chilled in a Suitable Beer Glass
