More and more milds are creeping onto the scene as breweries search for something both comforting and refreshing that fits the change in season. But what exactly is a mild? 🤔Here is a review of Braise Mild Ale from la Fosse.

Historically, a mild ale was anything that was “young”, meaning it hadn’t been aged or blended at all. Therefore, you could have a Mild Stout or Mild Bitter. Over time, however, Mild came to refer to a lighter Bitter and was the most consumed style of beer in Britain during the 19th century, with each brewery producing several, all with various strengths ranging from 5-7% ABV.

It wasn’t until rationing hit in World War I that Mild became synonymous with lower ABV, as laws imposed for the war effort encouraged breweries to reduce the gravity of their beers. In general, therefore, milds came to be around 3-4%. Mild’s remained popular until the 1960s before dropping out of favour with the emergence of European lagers on the British market. Craft breweries across the U.K. and, indeed, the world are bringing them back though and I’m all for that! 😋 👌🏻

Beer review

Braises is a Mild from Microbrasserie La Fosse, brewed in later ship with local butchers Boucherie Godin in their hometown of Donnaconna. In terms of a mild, this one leans towards Dark rather than light, featuring more roasted and chocolate malt. Indeed, it pours a deep ruby brown with an amazing creamy tan head. There’s tons of hazelnut on the nose followed by notes of rich caramel and a touch of toasty bread aromas.

On the sip, the smooth, rich malts dominate, lending the beer a fullness well beyond its 3.7% and packing in a lot of comforting roasty flavours of nuts and butterscotch. the brew goes down remarkably quickly thanks to a mild earthy bitterness in the finish which balances things nicely. All in all, a very well made Dark Mild! 🌰 🍞 🤤

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