Leighton Profile

Rating 1,000 of THE Kernel Brewery. Had to be one of their best, an EIP. Had the usual hearty dark malt and roasty character. The citrusy brightness is perhaps a bit more forward in this one, leaning the beer some lightness. A little pine, cocoa, lime peel, orange, black coffee. Great balance. Condition is sound. Moreish. But more oily citrus and dry roast to finish. Outstanding. Cheers Kernel.

Tried from Bottle from Figs & Grain on 06 Oct 2025 at 20:38

Leighton added a new beer Export India Porter - Citra by The Kernel Brewery
9 months ago

Leighton (35317) reviewed

German IPA from BRLO

9 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 6.5

Tasty in general. On the sweet side. Notes of sun-kissed grains, dry caramel, ripening citrus, grainy bread, mild bitter rind and pine. Deep gold, malty. Effervescent and massaging. A little golden raisin. Enjoyable as a departure from the haze.

Tried from Bottle from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 06 Oct 2025 at 20:08

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Looper from Full Circle Brew Co

9 months ago

7.5/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

You know, it’s not bad. Rather accessible NEIPA. Pleasant juicy citrus, no chalk or oats, some white grape, melon, soft rindy bitterness, pale bread. Massaging carb. A little tropical fruit in the finish, more citrus. Easygoing and quaffable.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 06 Oct 2025 at 19:27

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Swift Haze from Brewski

9 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

Like other Beer 52 pales of the shelf in Waitrose, this comes across as a bit faded. Still, there’s something to enjoy. Some lemon rind, pale bread, a little grain, biscuits, melon, white grape. Decent balance overall. Drinks fine but I suspect it could be more vibrant.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 22:13

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Export India Porter - Talus from The Kernel Brewery

9 months ago

9.5/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 9.5 Flavor 9.5 Texture 9 Overall 9.5

Perfect pour - couldn’t look any better. Rich dark malts, ashy roast, orange peel, citrus oils, burnt pine, baking cocoa. Velvety texture, ideal condition. Balanced finish, more drying ashy roast, cocoa, earth, citrus rind. Super. Kernel in the supermarket, what a weird and wonderful thing.

Tried from Bottle from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 21:05

Leighton (35317) reviewed

3 Year Kentuckley from Transient Artisan Ales

9 months ago

8.8/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 9

Oh yeah that’s good stuff. Big and rich, sweet but not quite cloying. Rich maple, roast, toasted marshmallow, boozy bourbon, layered chocolate, raisins. Thick, lightly chewy. Warming finish, more bourbon, burnt toffee, dark fruits, gooey chocolate. Hearty and still rather drinkable.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Sep 2025 at 20:50

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Sundance from Wiper and True

9 months ago

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Solid offering. Pleasant citrusy hop character, soft pine needles, supportive pale malts. Mellow bitterness. Very nicely balanced and highly drinkable.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 20:43

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Opposites Attract from Amundsen Brewery

9 months ago

6.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Very basic stuff. Hops might be a little faded - been sitting on a supermarket shelf after all. Some citrus peel, lean pale malt, a little tangerine and melon. Low bitterness. Touches of peach. Inoffensive.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 00:25