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Theakston Dark Mild

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Dark and dry, Dark Mild pairs roasted coffee and subtle liquorice on the nose with chocolate notes on a smooth palate and a full, rounded Fuggle hop flavour. Pale, crystal and black malt give it body, rich flavour and texture. At 3.4% it is gentle in strength and hop bitterness, and almost certainly one of the beers Robert Theakston brewed when he began in Masham in 1827.

ABV
3.4%
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
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
Roasted coffee and dark malt dominate the nose, accompanied by a subtle anise-like character from liquorice undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Theakston Dark Mild

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a warm, translucent quality when held to light. A modest tan head forms and fades quickly, leaving only light Schaumkleiden on the glass. Carbonation is restrained and gentle, appropriate to the style's low strength.

deep mahoganylow carbonationlight lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted coffee and dark malt dominate the nose, accompanied by a subtle anise-like character from liquorice undertones. Mild noble hop presence adds a dry, floral quality without aggressive bitterness. The overall impression is earthy and rounded, with no sharp edges.

roasted coffeeliquoricedry maltfloral hops

◐ Taste

Smooth entry delivering chocolate and dark grain flavours across the palate. Malty sweetness is restrained and balanced by gentle Fuggle hop character that brings a full, rounded bitterness. The finish is clean and dry, with no cloying residue.

chocolatesmooth palatebalanced bitternessFuggle hops

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with a dry, slightly astringent aftertaste. Roasted malt lingers subtly without becoming heavy or lingering excessively.

dry finishroasted aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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What is a Dark Mild?

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