Five hundred years ago, almost all British beers existed as both stale and mild ales. From its earliest use through the 18th Century, the term "mild" referred to an entire class of ales. These beers were much bigger than today's mild (perhaps 20 °P or more) and they were served young and sweet with residual malt sugars. Any beer could be called mild as long as it lacked the sourness of aged beers, such as stale or stock ale.
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Written by Jamil Zainasheff
Isle of Man
With just four breweries producing beer for 80,000 residents, Isle of Man in the North Sea is an offshoot in United Kingdom beer culture. It now finds itself at a point where new-age beers and historic styles live side-by-side. Learn about the brewing culture and techniques, plus 3 Isle of Man clone recipes.
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