English-Style Pale Mild Ale – British Origin Ale Styles

Ale Styles / By

English-Style Pale Mild Ale Style

  • Color: Light amber to medium amber
  • Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt flavor and aroma dominate the flavor profile
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor range from very low to low
  • Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels. Fruity esters are very low to medium-low.
  • Body: Low to medium-low

English-Style Pale Mild Ale Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.030-1.036 (7.6-9 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.004-1.008 (1-2.1 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 2.7%-3.4% (3.4%-4.4%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 10-20
  • Color SRM (EBC) 6-9(12-18 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Ale Styles – British Origin Ale Styles – English-Style Pale Mild Ale