CAMRA promoted Mild throughout May and celebrated National Mild Day on Saturday 9 May 2009.
This year we asked the active CAMRA branches to encourage at least one pub 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.
The uptake was very positive from both branches and licensees with many events running throughout the month. See what went on in your area by viewing the
Mild Month events page
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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 quenchersrange from. 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
In addition to promoting Milds in pubs, CAMRA is encouraged 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.
To view the events that took place in your area, please use the link below.
View Mild Month events