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CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE

Campaigning for Real Ale, Pubs and Drinkers' rights since 1971


Celebrate Mild in May
Mild of the Day

Celebrate Mild in May May is Mild Month


CAMRA promotes Mild throughout May.

This year we asked CAMRA branches to encourage pubs in their area to stock at least one Mild during May for the local pub-goers to try.

We also encouraged non-active members to speak to their local licensees to see if they would be willing to try some Milds during May.


What is mild?


Milds are black to dark brown to pale amber in colour and come in a variety of styles from warming roasty ales to light refreshing lunchtime thirst quenchers. Malty and possibly sweet tones dominate the flavour profile but there may be a light hop flavour or aroma. Slight diacetyl (toffee/butterscotch) flavours are not inappropriate. Alcohol levels are typically low.

Pale milds tend to have a lighter, more fruity aroma with gentle hoppiness.

Dark milds may have a light roast malt or caramel character in aroma and taste.

Scottish cask beers may have mild characteristics with a dominance of sweetness, smooth body and light bitterness.

Original gravity: less than 1043
Typical alcohol by volume: less than 4.3%
Final gravity 1004 - 1010
Bitterness 14 - 28 EBU


Milds in Your Region


Mild Month 2011 events


In addition to promoting Milds in pubs, CAMRA is encouraging branches and pubs to further celebrate Mild Month by hosting public events in their area.

In the past we have seen events range from Mild Month trails to mini, mild oriented beer festivals within their local pubs.

View Mild Month events

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