Midshipman Mild

Nelson Brewing Co. in Chatham, Kent, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Mild - Dark Regular

Score

6.36

ABV: 4.0%

IBU: -

Ticks: 20

A Dark Mild brewed with mild malt and Kentish Hops leaving a roasted aftertaste on the palate.Mild was originally known as a training beer and this bears relation to the use of the Naval phrase "Midshipman". Meaning A non commissioned officer below the rank of Lieutenant. Usually regarded as being in training to some degree. Was also known as a "Snotty". The lowest form of rank in the Royal Navy where he has authority over and responsibility for more junior ranks, yet at the same time relying on their experience and learning his trade from them.

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7.1

Goozen (5540) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 11 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle 0,5ltr: Very dark brown coloured brew with an fine sweetbitter taste and good hints of coffee and chocolate. Great kind of low alcohol Mild.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2024 at 11:37

7.1

Mr_Pink_152 (17035) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 2 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at the Tiny Tavern, Lincoln. of black colour with a pale tan head. Aroma and taste are malty sweet chocolate. Dry to finish. Medium body.

Tried from Cask at Tiny Tavern on 14 May 2023 at 13:52

7.5

Holmen2 (8830) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 3 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7

From cask at The Dog & Bell, Deptford, with Terje and Jon Einar 16.05.22. Almost ebony. Aroma and taste of roasted dark malt, liquorice, coffee brittle. Balanced with subdued hops. Smooth mouthfeel. Good drinkability, but perhaps a bit spineless.

Tried from Cask on 16 May 2022 at 19:24

5.8

RuneBlix (26068) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 5 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Third by cask at GBBF Winter 2020, second day, Elgar Bar. Shared with Finn. Ruby black body, naked at the top, dotted spots on the glass. Moderate dark malty aromas. Flavoured with spiced chocolate malts. Roasted endnotes. Easy going.(Birmingham 05.02.2020).

Tried from Cask on 10 Mar 2020 at 17:29

6.2

SHIG (13859) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 5 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at GBBF Winter: Poured a dark brown with bubble tan. Aroma is very malty. Taste is a malty with a bit butter.

Tried from Cask on 09 Feb 2020 at 19:59

6.1

RichTheVillan (12544) ticked Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 5 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at CAMRA Birmingham Winter Ale Festival;

Tried from Cask on 08 Feb 2020 at 12:56

7.2

fombe89 (10863) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 5 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask GBBF @Winter Beer Festival (Camra), Birmingham. 06/02/2020 Color marron oscuro, aromas tostados, ligeras notas a cafe, sabor tostado, cuerpo ligero.

Tried from Cask on 06 Feb 2020 at 15:22

6.1

Finn (18010) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 5 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

På GBBF Winter 2020 i Birmingham. Delt med Rune. Ultramørkebrun/svart. Filmskum med farge. Aroma av sjokolade & plommer. Smaken svisker. Tørr avslutning.

Tried on 05 Feb 2020 at 16:48

5.8

NilsAS (11458) reviewed Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 9 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Lukt: Syrlige frukter og kaffe.
Utseende: Tilnærmet sort.
Skum/kullsyre: Tynt skum.
Smak: Kaffe, kirsebær, noe vassen.
Hvor: Moon on the Square, Feltham.
Medium: Tapp@250ml, ABV@5,4%, Når@28.06.2016

Tried from Draft on 29 Jun 2016 at 02:22

WingmanWillis (38005) ticked Midshipman Mild from Nelson Brewing Co. 9 years ago

Tried on 22 May 2016 at 09:55