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49th State Brewing T-Town Mild

49th State Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Mild · One of 3 Milds in hopIQ

49th State's sessionable English Mild — low-alcohol, malt-forward and smooth with caramel, toffee and a gentle dark fruit character. T-Town Mild is perfect for the long hiking days in Denali National Park: flavourful enough to enjoy, light enough to have another.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mild.
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
bready
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
smooth drinking
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Featured inThe Best American Dark Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 49th State Brewing T-Town Mild

Appearance

Deep amber to brown pour with excellent clarity and a modest tan head that persists gracefully. The SRM of 18 delivers a rich, inviting copper-brown hue that's characteristic of the style. Carbonation appears gentle and refined, befitting a session ale designed for leisurely enjoyment.

deep ambercopper-brownpersistent headcrystal clear

Aroma

The nose leads with warm, toasted malt character and prominent caramel-toffee notes that dominate the profile. Subtle dark fruit esters provide complexity without overwhelming, while a gentle bread crust quality adds earthiness. Clean malt-forward aromatics with minimal hop presence, allowing the grain bill to shine.

carameltoasted malttoffeesubtle dark fruit

Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable with immediate caramel sweetness balanced by restrained, low bitterness (16 IBU). Mid-palate reveals a smooth, malty body with toffee and bread crust notes that build character without heaviness. The gentle dark fruit character adds dimension, making this remarkably flavorful despite its light 3.8% ABV.

caramel sweetnesssmooth maltlow bitternesstoffee notes

Finish

Clean, crisp finish with minimal lingering bitterness, allowing the residual sweetness to fade gracefully. The aftertaste is pleasantly dry without any cloying character, inviting another sip.

clean finishdrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 49th State Brewing T-Town Mild

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 49th State Brewing T-Town Mild

About Mild

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mild?

Mild is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Mild

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, smooth, toasty character as 49th State Brewing T-Town Mild will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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