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Dark Moor

Kelburn Brewing Company
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🌍 United Kingdom · Dark Mild · One of 5 Dark Milds in hopIQ

Kelburn's award-winning dark mild — rich and roasted with fruit and malt character. One of the most celebrated dark beers in the Glasgow area. Exceptional real ales that are a reminder that great brewing is a tradition as old as the hills in Scotland.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dark Mild.
Malt character
malty
roasted
caramel
chocolate
coffee
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dark Moor

Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black pour with substantial clarity and a firm tan head that clings persistently to the glass. The body is opaque with good carbonation evident in steady bubble trails; lacing forms distinct bands down the sides.

deep mahoganypersistent headexcellent lacing

Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose with pronounced cocoa and coffee notes layered beneath. Dark fruit esters emerge—plum and raisin—alongside subtle toasted grain and a whisper of caramel sweetness. The overall impression is warm and inviting without aggressive hop character.

roasted cocoadark fruit esterstoasted grain

Taste

Rich roasted character builds immediately on the palate, with chocolate and coffee tones leading into a full malty body. Dark fruit flavors—blackberry and dried plum—interweave throughout the mid-palate, while gentle caramel sweetness provides balance. Bitterness remains restrained at 24 IBU, allowing malt complexity to dominate without harshness.

roasted maltchocolate, coffeedark fruitsmooth, full-bodied

Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length with lingering roast and subtle malt sweetness. No astringency or harsh edges; instead a warm, satisfying fade.

roasted aftertastesmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dark Moor

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 Dark Moor

About Dark Mild

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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 roasted, malty, rich character as Dark Moor will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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