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Hooky Mild

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
International Beer Challenge
Best No or Low Alcohol Beer
★Gold — International Beer Challenge (Best No or Low Alcohol Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyroastedmalty
toasty
roasted
malty
fruity
dark fruit
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted barley and toasted grain character, warming and earthy.
also:coffee,spicy,clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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 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

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