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Foundry Mild

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Foundry Mild is the strong counterpart to Rock Mild: at 4.7% it stands almost a full percentage point above that 3.8% beer and well above the usual strength of the style. It is a cask ale, brewed on demand rather than continuously. Dark in the glass, it rests on dark malt; the palate is nutty, and a caramel note comes through in the finish. A thread of fruit runs alongside.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttycaramelmalty
nutty
caramel
malty
fruity
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose is led by dark roasted malt with earthy undertones and a warm, toasted character.
not found:hoppy,bready,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Foundry Mild

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, presenting a dense, opaque body characteristic of the style. The head is substantial and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine lacing. Carbonation appears gentle, befitting a cask-conditioned ale.

deep mahoganydense headpersistent lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by dark roasted malt with earthy undertones and a warm, toasted character. Nutty notes emerge clearly, accompanied by subtle hints of dried fruit and a gentle wisp of caramel sweetness. No hop aroma registers; the profile remains firmly malt-centric.

roasted maltnuttycaramel sweetnessdried fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with the dark malt establishing a foundation of cocoa and walnut. Mid-palate reveals a balanced sweetness with hazelnut notes and a thread of fruit complexity running throughout. Bitterness is restrained at 24 IBU, allowing malt and fruit character to dominate without harshness.

nuttycocoa undertonesbalanced sweetnessmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with caramel notes settling alongside a subtle dry edge. The aftertaste carries traces of roasted grain and nut, fading gracefully without astringency.

caramel finishclean faderoasted grain
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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 Dark Mild

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