Malt aroma & flavor
Malt attributes such as caramel, licorice, roast or others may be present in aroma and flavor.
British Origin Ale Styles
English-Style Dark Mild Ale
Ale · Reddish-brown to very dark
What to expect
Malt attributes such as caramel, licorice, roast or others may be present in aroma and flavor.
Reading guide · The complete guideline attributes below preserve the source’s qualifications.Color · SRM
17–34
Pale / strawBlack
Reddish-brown to very dark · Illustrative colors on the shared, uneven SRM scale.
Explore styles overlapping this color rangeAlcohol · ABV
3.4–4.4%
Reference scale, not a limit on official guideline values.
Bitterness · IBU
10–24
Measured bitterness; perceived bitterness is described in the guideline below.
Brewers Association 2026 · Printed guideline page 5 · PDF page 14. Color graphics are illustrative.
The guideline, in detail
Official style attributes, including what may be present and what should be absent.
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low
Perceived bitterness
Very low to low
Body & mouthfeel
Medium-low to medium
Clarity
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Color
Reddish-brown to very dark
Fermentation characteristics
Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels. Fruity esters are very low to medium-low.
Technical specifications, including gravity
Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.030-1.036 (7.6-9 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.004-1.008 (1-2.1 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 2.7%- 3.4% (3.4%-4.4%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 10-24 • Color SRM (EBC) 17-34 (34-68 EBC)