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English Mild

Roughtail Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Mild · One of 4 Milds in hopIQ

A sessionable dark mild built on chocolate and caramel malt with a light roast character and subtle hop earthiness. Rare in Oklahoma but perfectly executed by Roughtail — proof that great brewing doesn't always need to shout.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark25
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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mild.
Hop character
earthy
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
chocolate
malty
roasted
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for English Mild

Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown, clear with excellent translucency when held to light. A dense, tan head settles to a fine ring with strong adhesion to the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and integrated, befitting the sessionable character.

deep mahoganycleardense tan headfine lacing

Aroma

Chocolate and caramel lead the nose, joined by a light roast character that recalls toasted bread crust and a whisper of cocoa powder. Beneath runs a subtle earthiness from restrained hop work—herbaceous rather than aromatic, grounding the sweeter malt notes without intruding.

chocolatecaramel maltlight roastearthy hop

Taste

Smooth and malty on entry, with chocolate and caramel sweetness well integrated into the body. Mid-palate reveals toasty depth and a subtle roasted grain character. Bitterness is restrained at 24 IBU—present enough to frame the malt, but never harsh, allowing the richness and smoothness to dominate the finish.

chocolate-forwardcaramel sweetnesstoasted grainlow bitterness

Finish

Clean and dry, with malt lingering pleasantly in the aftertaste. The sessionable ABV and balanced bitterness ensure no heaviness, leaving a moreish quality that invites another sip.

clean finishmalt-forward aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of English 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 English 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 chocolate, caramel, rich character as English Mild will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Milds in hopIQ