The Kernel x Neal's Yard Dairy - A Cheese & Beer Project

Date 09/07/2025 17:00
Venue Gonzo
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Join us for a very special collaboration launch.
 
The Kernel have teamed up with Neal's Yard Dairy to create a special beer, designed to be paired with British Territorial cheeses, a style that NYD are actively trying to reignite interest in through their 'Eat Them Or Lose Them' campaign.
 
We will be one of twenty venues across the UK to be part of the launch & quite simply, you will get a chunk of lovely territorial cheese (cheese TBC) to eat along with every pour of the Kernel Running Beer until we run out!
 
There will be other Kernel beers on in a mini tap takeover also.
 
Entry is free & you can book your table here
 
More details below
 
Running Porter – a new beer brewed with classic British territorial cheeses like Cheshire, Lancashire and Wensleydale in mind. This is part of the ‘Eat Them or Lose Them’ campaign spearheaded by Neal’s Yard Dairy to reinvigorate interest in British territorials. Since the 1980s, the oft-cited British artisan cheese renaissance has brought a wave of exciting new specialist cheeses to market. Yet many traditional British cheeses—so-called territorial styles—continue to face decline. Despite deep roots in British farming and methods honed over centuries, only a handful of small-scale makers remain, their work increasingly overshadowed by the growing popularity of continental styles. Neal's Yard Dairy want to collaborate across the industry to ensure the commercial success of British territorials and preserve them for future generations.
 
The partnership between Neal's Yard Dairy and The Kernel was born from shared values: a love for foods rooted in tradition, a respect for place and process, and a curiosity about how heritage products can remain relevant—and delicious—in the modern world. Running Porter is not just a drink, it’s a conversation starter, embodying the deep connections between two deeply British crafts: cheesemaking and brewing.
 
The name Running Porter draws on 18th- and 19th-century beer culture. “Running” beers were brewed to be enjoyed fresh, in contrast to “keeping” beers that were aged. This freshness aligns beautifully with crumbly territorial cheeses, which are themselves often younger cheeses with a lively, lactic character.
 
At its core, this collaboration is about drawing attention to the parallels between two modern foods that wear their history with pride. Both porters and territorial cheese are products of place and process. They reflect landscapes, communities, and evolving craftsmanship—and they can help connect our customers with a rich food heritage in a way that feels contemporary and exciting.
 
 
 
Date & Time 09/07/2025 17:00
Venue Gonzo
Address 3a Earlsdon Street
Coventry
CV5 6EP