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Hooky Mild

Hook Norton Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Mild · One of 4 Milds in hopIQ

A straightforward mild that honours the style without fuss: dark chestnut to ruby in the glass, with roasted barley at its core. The malt speaks in roasty, toasty tones, full and warming on the palate, while a dry-hopped floral character cuts through with light spice and herbal notes. Soft and fruity in the finish, it sits below three percent but carries the substance of something far heavier.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
International Beer Challenge
Best No or Low Alcohol Beer
Gold — International Beer Challenge (Best No or Low Alcohol Beer)
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mild.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
roasted
toasty
malty
coffee
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
spicy
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Featured inThe Best British Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hooky Mild

Appearance

Dark chestnut to ruby hue fills the glass with inviting depth. The beer presents clear, bright clarity with a modest off-white head that settles to a thin collar with gentle lacing. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining a composed presence throughout.

dark chestnut-rubybright and clearsoft white headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with roasted barley and toasted grain character, warming and earthy. Beneath sits a floral Edelhopfen note threaded with light herbal spice and hints of coffee. Soft fruit emerges as the beer opens, lending a quiet fruitiness without demanding attention.

roasted barleytoasted grainfloral and herballight coffee

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with roasty, toasty malt dominating the palate. Mid-palate reveals layered dark fruit and a whisper of coffee, while the dry-hopped floral character cuts through with restrained spice and herbal counterpoint. Bitterness remains subdued and integrated, never harsh or overpowering.

roasted and toastydark fruit presencesmooth mouthfeelbalanced spice

Finish

The finish dries cleanly with lingering roasted notes and a gentle fade of floral character. Aftertaste remains fruity and soft, without astringency, leaving a warm and satisfying impression despite the modest alcohol.

dry and cleanfruity fadewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hooky 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 Hooky 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 toasty, roasted, malty character as Hooky Mild will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Milds in hopIQ

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