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Left Handed Giant Dark Mild

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Left Handed Giant's Dark Mild is brewed at the Finzels Reach brewpub, on ground where mild ale was brewed as far back as 1867. Dark malt and caramel meet notes of hedgerow berries, and the finish is mellow and easy-going. The brewery first released a 4.0% dark mild in 2021 as a nod to the site's history; the current version is a traditional workers' beer at 3.4%, and it is vegan.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyberry
caramel
malty
berry
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with warm dark Malz—roasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Left Handed Giant Dark Mild

◎ Appearance

Deep brown with mahogany highlights, presenting a translucent clarity. A modest tan head builds with a gentle pour and displays good Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in fine, persistent lacework. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style.

deep mahoganytranslucentpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm dark Malz—roasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness. Hedgerow berries emerge from the mid-range, suggesting blackberry and bramble, grounded by earthy undertones. Soft and inviting, with no aggressive hop character.

roasted Malzcaramel sweetnesshedgerow berriesearthy

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with dark Malz delivering toasted grain and gentle caramel notes. The palate remains rounded through the mid-point, where fruit character echoes the aroma's hedgerow profile. Bitterness is light and balanced (24 IBU), finishing clean without astringency.

toasted graincaramelsoft palatelight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is mellow and quick, true to the beer's character as a traditional workers' ale. A mild sweetness lingers briefly on the tongue, with no harsh notes or lingering dryness.

mellowclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
78
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

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