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McMullen AK

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Nutty and dark-chocolate on the nose, then caramel with a subtle sweetness: a dark amber 3.7% cask Mild that six generations of McMullens have brewed in Hertford without a break for over 185 years. Pale, crystal and chocolate malts form the base, a single Kentish hop, Whitbread Goldings, adds bitterness and a light aroma. Bitterness and sweetness both sit at 2 on a scale of 5.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted 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
nuttychocolatecaramel
nutty
chocolate
caramel
malty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted nuttiness and dark chocolate, grounded in the mineral depth of crystal and chocolate malts.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for McMullen AK

◎ Appearance

Dark amber in color with a warm, translucent body. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, befitting the cask tradition.

dark amberfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted nuttiness and dark chocolate, grounded in the mineral depth of crystal and chocolate malts. A whisper of caramel sweetness emerges beneath, while Whitbread Goldings hops contribute a subtle floral restraint without dominating.

nutty, roasteddark chocolatecaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Nutty and chocolate flavors anchor the palate, supported by a malty backbone and caramel undertones. The bitterness from Whitbread Goldings arrives measured and proportionate, never aggressive, while the sweetness remains soft and integrated rather than cloying. The overall character is smooth and well-balanced.

chocolate, nuttybalanced bitternessmalty sweetnesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and uncluttered, with chocolate and roasted notes fading gradually. A dry minerality emerges as the aftertaste settles, leaving the palate refreshed without harshness.

clean, dryroasted fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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

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