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Landlord Dark

Timothy Taylor
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🌍 England · Dark Mild · One of 4 Dark Milds in hopIQ

Timothy Taylor's Landlord Dark pours a ruby-brown colour that hints at its measured strength. The nose carries gentle notes of roasted malt, toffee and mature fruit—a restrained profile that avoids the heaviness dark milds can bring. On the palate, smooth and balanced, quietly complex, the roasted foundation holds steady while fruit and toffee notes drift across the finish without insisting. The rounded finish arrives without heaviness, and the beer remains effortlessly drinkable despite its depth. Best enjoyed at 11–13°C, it suits a fireside evening when you want flavour that doesn't demand attention, only rewards it.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20

AWARDS

Silver Medal
International Brewing Awards
Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale
Bronze Medal
International Brewing Awards
Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale
1st Prize
International Brewing Awards
Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale
3rd Prize
International Brewing Awards
Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale
Silver Medal
International Brewing Awards
Bottled Mild Ale
1st Prize
International Brewing Awards
Bottled Mild Ale
Silver Medal
International Beer Challenge
Silver Medal
Brewers' Selection Beer Awards
Low Gravity Beers (Dark)
Silver
SIBA North East Independent Bottle & Can Beer Awards
Silver Medal — International Brewing Awards (Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale)
Bronze Medal — International Brewing Awards (Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale)
1st Prize — International Brewing Awards (Cask-Conditioned Draught Mild Ale)
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
roasted
caramel
malty
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
dark fruit
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Landlord Dark

Appearance

Landlord Dark presents a ruby-brown hue that signals restrained strength and elegant composition. The pour yields a modest, persistent head with fine retention and visible lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is gentle and refined, appropriate to the style's measured character.

ruby-brownfine head retentionwell-defined lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with restrained roasted malt character, neither aggressive nor fleeting. Toffee and caramel notes emerge alongside suggestions of mature dark fruit—plum and raisin—creating a layered profile that invites rather than demands attention. The overall aromatics remain balanced and avoid the heavy, cloying impression darker beers can project.

roasted malttoffee, carameldark fruit notes

Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, establishing a roasted Malz foundation that anchors the beer without heaviness. Mid-palate develops subtle dark fruit complexity alongside lingering toffee sweetness, while noble hop bitterness (26 IBU) provides quiet structure without aggression. The mouthfeel is creamy and full-bodied for its strength, demonstrating careful balance between depth and drinkability.

smooth, creamy palatebalanced bitternessquiet complexity

Finish

The finish is clean and rounded, fading gracefully without astringency. Roasted notes persist gently into the aftertaste, leaving an impression of refined restraint rather than lingering intensity.

clean finishno heaviness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
86
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Landlord Dark

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 Landlord Dark

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 smooth, roasted, smooth-drinking character as Landlord Dark will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Dark Milds in hopIQ

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