Mild Winter
Goose Island Beer Co.

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From:
Goose Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
English Dark Mild Ale
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 11.92%
Reviews:
371
Ratings:
903
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 14, 2018
Added:
Aug 17, 2008
Wants:
  44
Gots:
  30
Toffee color, dark bread aroma, caramel and rye flavor, medium-light body.
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Ratings by philbe311:
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Reviewed by philbe311 from Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A -Just about a finger's worth of crisp fizzy dirty khaki colored head... Solid retention... What's left is a full even layer of rich creamy lacing... The color is a deep rich medium brown caramel color... Filled with small bubbled rapid paced carbonation... Rings of lacing cling to the glass... An attractive looking brew...

S - Not really surprising that this one is more than bit malt forward... Toffee... Caramel... Brown sugar... Bread pudding... Some dark fruit notes.. Nutty... Lots of layers and depth...

T - Much of the sweetness from the nose disappears on the palate... It is replaced by some light roasted malt... Hints of tobacco... Touches of wood and smoke... The only thing that really carries over from the nose is the rich nuttiness...

M - On the lighter side of medium bodied... A bit chalky through out and the finish is just a touch dry... Prickly carbonation... Crisp... Even and consistent...

D - A solid winter seasonal that I will likely invest in next year... Enjoyable and sessionable without being overpowering and too boozy like a lot of winter brews... An outstanding American interpretation of an under produced English style... A nice job by Goose Island...
May 05, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.35 by Foxman27 from Iowa

Mar 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4.02 by BeerWithMike from Nebraska

Apr 11, 2017
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

3.78/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Deep, earthy brown with a copper tone, highly carbonated and 2 fingers of tan head.

S: Malts, light malts compared to the colour, slight lemon.

T: Follows the nose of light malts, slight lemon, then a darker burt taste comes in, followed by a nice yeastiness which is very pleasant.

M: Medium, bready body, highly carbonated.

O: 8 out of 10. Good beer, would go well with lots of things especially pizza. Middle of the road and flexible as far as flavours.
Jan 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by BrewskiBrandon from Missouri

Sep 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.61 by IceAce from California

May 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by craigbelly from Iowa

Feb 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by BeerForMuscle from New Jersey

Jan 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by thinwhiteduke from Illinois

Dec 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by CityofWind_brew from Illinois

Nov 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.7 by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

Nov 14, 2015
 
 
Rated: 4.08 by Ilafan from Minnesota

Nov 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Magister_Beav from Vermont

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by baseball636 from Connecticut

Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by YodersBeerEmporium from Iowa

Jun 17, 2015
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Reviewed by Cyberkedi from Georgia

3.55/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours a rich black-sable with a thick and rather persistent tan head. Aroma has a core of roast malt with hints of cloves and caramel. Mainly malty flavor has smoky and woody hoppy notes plus a hint of cloves, none too strong. Texture is the weak point, being a bit watery and not too fizzy. Still, a decent winter ale, worthy of at least a try.
Jun 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by Jason_cs from Florida

May 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by puftdank from Illinois

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by swanfungus from California

Apr 18, 2015
Mild Winter from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 903 ratings