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Dark Velvet Mild

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Malt takes centre stage in this dark mild, giving nutty aromas that Goldings hops round off. At 4.0% it sits at the higher end for a mild and stays sessionable. It is one of the brewery's core-range beers. The brewery counts gluten-free and vegan as its only modern tweak to a style it feels deserves a place on any bar.

ABV
4%
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
nuttymaltyroasted
nutty
malty
roasted
chocolate
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with warm nutty notes drawn from a blend of crystal and chocolate malts, underpinned by gentle roasted barley undertones.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dark Velvet Mild

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in colour, displaying the characteristic opacity of a dark mild. The head is compact and modest, with a fine texture that clings gently to the glass in fine lacework. The low carbonation is evident in the gentle rise of bubbles, contributing to the relaxed, approachable character.

deep browncompact headfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm nutty notes drawn from a blend of crystal and chocolate malts, underpinned by gentle roasted barley undertones. Goldings hops contribute restrained floral and herbal whispers, while subtle caramel sweetness rounds out the profile without dominance. The overall impression is one of soft, inviting complexity.

nuttyroasted grainsubtle caramelfloral hops

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malt-driven, with layers of chocolate and nuttiness establishing themselves cleanly on the palate. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant sweetness balanced by gentle roasted notes and low but persistent bitterness from the Goldings. The body is full enough to carry flavour without heaviness, remaining supremely drinkable throughout.

chocolate, nuttybalanced sweetnesslow bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with roasted and nutty notes persisting gently. Despite the low alcohol and mild bitterness profile, there is satisfying depth and a clean decay.

dry finishnutty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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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.

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