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Brains Dark

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🌍 Wales · Dark Mild · One of 1 Dark Milds in hopIQ

A traditional Welsh dark mild that has been brewed since 1900. Rich, smooth and satisfying with roasted grain, toffee and chocolate notes. Exceptionally light on the palate for its dark appearance.

ABV
3.5%
IBU
20
SRM
35dark
35

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
smooth
75%
dark
70%
roasted
63%
mild ale character
55%
caramel
50%
grain
38%
clean finish
30%
bread
25%
nutty
20%
light
13%

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About Dark Mild

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What is a Dark Mild?

Dark 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 Dark Mild

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, smooth, dark character as Brains Dark will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Brains Dark

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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 Pairings

What to eat with Brains Dark

WHERE TO BUY

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