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Dark Mild

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A mahogany-coloured mild at 3.0%, a style that made up three quarters of Harvey's output in the decade after the Second World War. Malt drives the beer: burnt caramel and nuts on the nose, a soft, slightly sweet palate with a touch of chocolate, and a dry aftertaste that recalls ground nuts. The body stays light.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Champion Beer of Britain
Mild
Gold · 2013
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, London & South East)
Mild
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (Mild)
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, London & South East) (Mild)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynuttycaramel
malty
nutty
caramel
chocolate
clean
roasted
Aroma
Burnt caramel and roasted nut aromas lead the charge, supported by subtle hints of chocolate.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dark Mild

◎ Appearance

A mahogany hue with warm reddish undertones dominates the glass, reflecting the beer's restrained roast character. The head forms modest foam that settles into a delicate, ephemeral collar. Carbonation is gentle, contributing to the overall soft and approachable presentation.

mahoganylight foamclearlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Burnt caramel and roasted nut aromas lead the charge, supported by subtle hints of chocolate. The nose remains restrained and inviting—there is no hop assertiveness. The malt profile dominates cleanly, without any sharp or astringent notes.

burnt caramelroasted nutschocolatemalt-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and lightly sweet, with burnt caramel flavors melding into gentle chocolate undertones. Bitterness is measured at 24 IBU—present but never intrusive, providing gentle balance without drying. The body remains lean and delicate throughout, allowing the malt character to speak without heaviness.

soft palatecaramel sweetnesschocolate notesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste transitions dryly, with ground nut flavors gaining prominence as residual sweetness fades. A brief, clean exit leaves no lingering heaviness.

dry finishnutty aftertasteclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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.

Finding a similar Dark Mild

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