Epic Brewing - Mid Mountian Mild #23

Mild Ales are not a style that I have a whole lot of experience with. There just aren't too many of them around here. Originally, the term "Mild" meant the beer was served young as opposed to other beers that were served aged, or "stale.". Generally speaking, these days the term is used to mean a beer that is lower in alcohol and lighter hopped than their Brown Ale and Bitter cousins.

This beer pours with an inch of white head and maintains between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. The carbonation sounds a lot like Rice Crispies.

The alcohol comes in at 5.1%, which is on the high side for a Mild, but is not distracting from the beer.

Base malts include: Muntons Maris Otter and Briess 2-Row Brewers. Specialty malts include: Weyermann Cara Munich 1, Weyermann Munich Malt Type 1 and Roasted Barley.


The hops include: Saaz, Willamette, and Mt. Hood.

The beer has a slight tart-fruitiness followed by a nice maltiness. Hops are present, but as an after thought. It's smooth, light bodied, and light enough in alcohol that it makes for a refreshing drink after working hard around the house or after a day of hiking or skiing.

I'm enjoying mine while watching Monday Night Football and hiding from the forecasted 10 to 20 inches of snow that is beginning to fall at my house. If I need to run the snowblower before going to bed, this beer won't be impairing me.