Style: English Mild

ABV: 3.8

99/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	20
Mouthfeel:	5

Old Thunder Brewing Mild Stillage

What the brewers say

“A classic mild ale brewed with Maris Otter and Chevallier heritage malts and hopped with East Kent Goldings.”

What our panel thought

“Great malt-forward aroma, with notes of caramel and toffee and an inviting toasted nuttiness, supported by warm toasted bread and faint molasses notes. Slight red apple rounds out the aromatics. Pomme fruit character dominates the palate, balanced by notes of roast and toast. Light hop bitterness keeps the malt sweetness in balance. A great malt finish with a balance of toast, coffee, caramel, toffee. Reminiscent of classic mild ales.”

What our editors thought

“Toasty malt nose with very faint herbal hop notes. Soft, toasted malt with bready edges in the sip, alongside a prominent orange note that amplifies the allure. Rides the flavor line to the edge of subtlety and balance, without stepping over.”

Review printed in: The Malt Is the Message (Spring 2024) (View All Issues)

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Aroma: “Malt-forward. Biscuit, bread, toast. Subtle noble hops. Lightly floral, perfume. Slight lemon esters with a light, woodsy hops aroma, some berry notes, and a hint of caramelized apples.” Flavor: “Bright nutty character, almost peanut-like, up front. Floral hops notes emerge more as it warms. Low carbonation and body, but both are appropriate to style. The finish is biscuit malt mixed with apple and pear esters balanced with light earthy hops, low bitterness, and smooth finish.” Overall: “A clean, well-balanced easy-drinking mild. It’s like a session nut brown ale, which in itself is usually sessionable, so if you’re in the mood for a super crushable autumn beer, this will do the trick.”

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