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New Albanian Community Dark

New Albanian Community Dark - Mild Ale

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42
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Brewed by New Albanian Brewing Company
Style: Mild Ale

New Albany, Indiana USA

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
353.03/5.02.98/5.04.8%36.2English pint, Shaker
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Community Dark First and foremost, Community Dark is English-style Mild Ale. We’ve dubbed it “Imperial Mild” because it’s a shade stronger than classic Mild. Light (bodied) but dark (colored), Community Dark is the ideal session ale and the best place to begin overcoming one’s irrational fear of the dark. English malts; lightly hopped with East Kent Goldings; London yeast. OG 1050 …
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gibson584 (25), Kentucky, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20
May 12, 2009  
Draught at Rich O’s. Dark pour with no head into an English pint glass. Aroma is of roasted malt a little coffee and chocolate. Flavor is about the same. Very smooth and drinkable beer. Doesn’t really hit me with anything unique, seems very basic. A good beer for those experimenting with craft beer and don’t want something harsh.


 kseecs16 (865), Naperville, Illinois, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/510/20
Apr 9, 2009  
Draught, appears opaque dark brown with no head. Aroma is roasted malt. Dark roasty flavor, a slight hop finish. Seemed a bit flat.


 502Flavors (617), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/513/20
Dec 20, 2008  
on tap at Rich Os. Simple, no flaws, yet boring. A fine beer but not anything to rush out and buy.


 Brigadier (1212), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 13, 2008  
On tap at brewpub

While in town for the weekend I crossed the river to New Albany to visit this gem of a brewpub. Unfortunately having just missed Thunderfoot I nonetheless discovered an elusive mild on tap. Deciding it was a good place to start I ordered a pint while waiting for food. It’s hard to make a judgement with only two data points but if this is what most mild ales are then it is definitely one of the most underappreciated styles on the site.

Aroma / Appearance - The deep black body was very dark; I was expecting a typical amber body. You’ll hear no complaints from me however. Roasted wheat, malt and only a hint of hops smoothly blended as the pint slowly warmed from ice cold to room temperature. It was hard to pin down exactly but it almost reminded me of Stone’s black IPA without so much hoppiness.

Flavor / Palate - Dry coffee beans, wood shavings, and a light malt profile rolled across the tongue. A mellow finish capped the drinking experience without the slightest evidence of ethanol. I could see how you could drink a few of these in a night without being overly intoxicated or ruining your palate. Hopefully the next mild ale is as good as this one.


 vyvvy (2023), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Jun 21, 2008  
STL microfest. I appreciated this one far more than I enjoyed. it. Pours dark brown / bornze with a tan head. The aroma has sour mash, sweetness, lots of scotch and some dark toasted malt. Light body with extra gentle carbonation. The flavor starts like the aroma with more sourness ~ quite clean. The finish has green apple and nectar fruits. The is good for what it is, but I don’t need much.


cdeaton (66), Madison, Indiana, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
May 29, 2008  
Brown, nicely filtered. Pretty light-bodied all around -- crisp and light malts when served cold that opens up some light notes of caramel when warmed. Crisp finish. OK.


 Tmoney99 (4652), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Apr 1, 2008  
Draft at brewpub. Poured clear dark brown color with a moderate brown frothy head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Medium body and soft carbonation. Medium toasted malt aroma. Medium bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. My expectations were met with a good drinkable brew.


 mnurda (434), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/511/20
Feb 19, 2008  
On Tap at Rich O’s. This was the perfect alcohol rating for me, but not as hoppy as I normally like. Solid beer to have with a Sportstime Pizza.



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