This is a lively bottle conditioned dry stout from London brewery, The Kernel. It's a beautiful dark brown ale with a frothy, surprisingly robust dark cream coloured head.
It has a strangely floral aroma and a hint of citrus. It's very alluring but a little strange for a stout as it smells quite heavily perfumed. The taste is definitely dry! It doesn't have any particular flavour competing for my attention; it's just dry. There is a malty hint to it though so it's very drinkable. It has a medium body and is well carbonated with perfectly balanced bubbles.
It's a very unusual stout and I love the dryness of it. I would have liked a bit more malt to boost the flavour but it is what it says on the bottle and I can't fault that. It's well worth trying but I wouldn't go out of my way to have it again, so Ale not Be Seeing You.
Brewed by The Kernel Brewery, London
4.5% ABV
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