HBC 638 is a new experimental hop variety that has many brewers excited for a wide range of reasons. Some brewers have drawn comparisons between HBC 638 and Centennial, citing the familiar aromas of bright citrus and fresh flowers, while other brewers are blown away by the tropical fruits and stone fruit that HBC 638 exhibits. Mango, pineapple, banana, cherry, strawberry, and cantaloupe are just some of the cornucopia of refreshing flavors and aromas brewers use to describe HBC 638.

In 2007, Evin O'Riordain was sent to New York on business and what he tasted in the bars and pubs was, not only to change his life forever, but to prove a pivotal point in the UK beer scene's revival. He spent the next 2 years homebrewing and honing his skills, making big flavoured and challenging beers. In 2009, The Kernel Brewery was born and word slowly spread about this man making fantastic beers under a railway arch in South East London. A move to bigger premises saw them finally be able to meet demand and they are now named in the top 50 Breweries in the world by Rate Beer.

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