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Yards Brawler Pugilist Style Ale

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🌍 United States · English Mild Ale · One of 2 English Mild Ales in hopIQ

Yards' most celebrated beer — a low-alcohol English-style mild ale with roasted chocolate, caramel and a soft, malt-forward character. Brawler has won more awards than any other Yards beer and proves that restraint makes the best beers. Philadelphia in a pint.

ABV
4.2%
IBU
15
SRM
deep amber20

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

roasted
100%
caramel
100%
rich
60%
chocolate
60%
malty
60%
smooth
60%
toasty
30%
clean
30%
nutty
30%
dark fruit
30%

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About English Mild Ale

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What is a English Mild Ale?

English Mild Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Yards Brawler Pugilist Style Ale

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yards Brawler Pugilist Style Ale

Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown hue with excellent clarity and a rich, caramel-toned complexion characteristic of English milds. A creamy tan head forms readily and persists with good retention, suggesting quality malt character. Gentle carbonation creates fine, persistent bubbles that enhance the inviting visual appeal.

deep amber-browncreamy headclearrich

Aroma

A distinctly malty nose dominates, leading with roasted chocolate and caramel notes that evoke biscuits and toasted bread. Light nutty undertones add complexity without aggressive hop presence, creating an approachable and warming bouquet. The aroma is soft and inviting, true to the mild ale character with subtle grain-forward complexity.

roasted chocolatecaramel malttoasted breadnutty

Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malt-forward sweetness balanced by subtle caramel and bread-like flavors that build gradually. Medium body carries the flavor beautifully without heaviness, while restrained bitterness (15 IBU) allows malt expression to shine. Nutty undertones emerge mid-palate, creating depth and sophistication in this seemingly simple ale.

malty sweetnesscaramelsoftbalanced

Finish

A clean, crisp finish maintains the beer's accessibility without dry harshness, allowing malt character to fade gracefully. The aftertaste is brief but pleasant, with lingering bread and subtle nut notes that encourage another sip.

cleancrispshortpleasant
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
83
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