89 Black Cat Ale, Moorhouse’s Brewery (England). 3.4% ABV (3/10)
Translucent brown color. Bright roasted nut, dark chocolate and toasted grain aromas follow through on a soft entry to a dryish medium body with excellent depth and intensity. Finishes with a long, roasted coffee and bakering chocoalte fade. A spot-on mild ale with a lot of character.
Buyer's Guide for Beer Lovers
2010 British and North American Ales
Cultural Exchange
Mild
Mild ale is a traditional style of English ale that is characterized by darker colors, sweetish malt flavors, and subtle hopping levels, all within a lower alcohol frame (typically 3.5 percent ABV). Their purpose is to allow the drinker to get a full quotient of flavor in a “session” beer—a trick to which English ale brewing lends itself readily. In the 1940s, mild was more popular than bitter in English pubs, though it is less common now. U.S. craft brewers occasionally pay homage to this style.
Interpreting the 100-point Scale
Consumers can translate the point score to the following quality bands:
| Point Range | Quality Band |
|---|---|
| 96-100 points | Platinum |
| 90-95 points | Gold |
| 85-90 points | Silver |
| 80-84 points | Bronze |
| Less than 80 | Not Recommended |
Legend
= Brewpub- ABV = Alcohol by volume
- Date denotes the date on which the beer was tasted
