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Flying the Mags

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A ruby mild hopped with Bramling Cross. Fresh-baked bread, toasted hazelnut and ripe red berries lead the aroma; the palate brings crisp biscuit, a faint earthy tobacco note and a touch of herbs and spice before a clean, medium-dry finish. The brewery re-created it in spring at a lower 3.4%, a strength it finds better suited to the style. SIBA silver for the South East followed in 2025, national bronze in 2026.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
Cask Session Dark Beers (up to 4.4%)
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Cask Session Dark Beer
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East) (Cask Session Dark Beers (up to 4.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Cask Session Dark Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttybreadyberry
nutty
bready
berry
clean
earthy
herbal
Aroma
Inviting and approachable, with fresh-baked bread crust as the primary note.
also:spicy,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flying the Mags

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby garnet with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color reflects the concentrated malt character, while carbonation is gentle and measured—appropriate for the style's contemplative pace.

deep rubyclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Inviting and approachable, with fresh-baked bread crust as the primary note. Toasted hazelnut and ripe red berries emerge beneath, creating a warm, slightly fruity backdrop without any harshness. The nose is clean and malt-driven, with no rough edges.

fresh-baked breadtoasted hazelnutred berry

◐ Taste

Crisp biscuit malt forms the foundation, with a subtle earthy tobacco undertone that adds sophistication without dominating. Faint herbs and spice weave through the mid-palate, while moderate bitterness (24 IBU) sits comfortably in balance. The body is lean and refreshing, never heavy.

crisp biscuitearthy tobaccoherbal spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and medium-dry, with no clinging sweetness or astringency. The aftertaste fades gently, leaving only a whisper of bread and hazelnut.

medium-dryclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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 Ruby Mild

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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