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London Fog

Smithers Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Dark Mild · One of 5 Dark Milds in hopIQ

A dark mild brewed after the tea drink of the same name, clear amber brown with a small off-white head. Bergamot and black tea lead the aroma, backed by vanilla. The palate turns maltier: caramel and a light roast, with the vanilla trailing behind and the tea character staying perfumed rather than bitter. Low in alcohol, creamy in texture, and gentle through a short finish.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dark Mild.
Malt character
caramel
malty
roasted
Distinctive notes
vanilla
smooth drinking
Hop character
floral
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Fog

Appearance

Clear amber-brown body with a luminous quality characteristic of the style. A small off-white head forms and settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation supports a gentle, creamy visual presence.

clear amber-brownsmall off-white headdelicate carbonation

Aroma

Bergamot and black tea dominate the nose with a distinctly floral quality, evoking the tea drink that inspired the beer's name. Vanilla provides a soft sweetness underneath, while a light roast character adds subtle depth without assertiveness. The aromatics remain perfumed and restrained rather than heavy or aromatic-hop driven.

bergamot, black teafloral, perfumedvanilla sweetnesslight roast

Taste

The palate opens with caramel and malt character that feels substantial for the low alcohol. Mid-palate develops a light roast note balanced by trailing vanilla, while the tea character remains in a perfumed register rather than turning bitter or astringent. Creaminess runs through the entire experience, supported by smooth texture and clean malt backbone.

caramel, malt forwardlight roast, vanillacreamy, smooth texturetea as perfume

Finish

The finish is short and gentle, allowing the beer to close cleanly without overstaying. A whisper of tea and caramel fades quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

short finishclean fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of London Fog

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with London Fog

About Dark Mild

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dark Mild?

Dark 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 Dark Mild

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, creamy character as London Fog will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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