Muntons Premium Midland Mild Ale Beer Kit 23L

Malty profile and smoothness

This Midland Mild focuses entirely on the richness of the grain. Unlike Bitters or IPAs, the bitterness here is very restrained, allowing notes of caramel, biscuit, and hazelnut to shine through. The Premium malt extract used by Muntons provides a silky mouthfeel despite the moderate alcohol content. It is a balanced, sweet, and comforting beer, perfect for pairing with roasted dishes or mature cheeses.

Technical Data :

• Final Volume : 23 Litres.

• Target Alcohol : ~4% ABV.

• Original Gravity (OG) : 1.036 - 1.040.

• Expected Final Gravity (FG) : 1.006 - 1.010.

• Style : English Mild Ale (Sweet & Malty).

• Colour : Dark Amber / Light Brown.

• Yeast : Muntons Premium yeast included.

• Ingredients : Hopped barley malt extract, caramelised barley malt extract, dry yeast.

This kit does NOT contain (to be provided for brewing) :

• Technical equipment : 30L fermenter, airlock, hydrometer, long spoon, bottle capper.

• Fermentation sugar : 1 kg of sugar required. For a more authentic result, use Beer Enhancer or Medium Dried Malt Extract (DME).

• Bottling sugar : Approx. 5g to 6g per litre. A light carbonation is recommended for this style.

• Consumables : 45-50 x 50cl bottles, crown caps (26mm), cleaning/sanitising solution.

Tips Experts :

• Optimise the malt: The Mild Ale relies entirely on the grain. Replacing standard sugar with Amber or Medium Dried Malt Extract (DME) will transform your beer, giving it a much richer body and more pronounced caramel notes.

• Water profile: If your local water is hard, that's an advantage here! It naturally helps highlight the maltiness typical of the English Midlands.

• Serving: Serve this beer at "cellar temperature" (11°C - 14°C). If served too cold, its roasted malt aromas will be masked.

FAQ Flash :

• Is it a dark beer? It is visually close to a light brown ale, but without the roasted bitterness of a Stout. It is much sweeter and rounder.

• Can it be aged for a long time? As a low-alcohol beer, it is at its peak after 4 to 8 weeks in the bottle. It is not intended for long-term cellaring.

• Why "Mild"? The term means "sweet" or "young," as historically these beers were less hopped than the older, more bitter "stale" ales.