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Dark Moor

Kelburn Brewing Company
United Kingdom·Dark Mild
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltydark fruit
roasted
malty
dark fruit
toasty
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose with pronounced cocoa and coffee notes layered beneath.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 10–13°C

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

Pint glass

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

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What is a Dark Mild?

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