description Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild Overview
Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild is a traditional English ale originally formulated in the Victorian era and revived for modern production in 1987. It is brewed exclusively at the Beacon Hotel in Sedgley, West Midlands, using the original recipe created by Sarah Hughes in the 1920s. As a strong dark mild with a 6% alcohol by volume, it stands out from typical session milds due to its heavier body and complex flavor. The beer is characterized by its deep ruby color, sweet malt profile, and distinct notes of dark fruit and roasted grain.
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Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild ranks #3 of 213 in the Ale ranking, behind Fuller's Vintage Ale, ahead of Traquair House Ale.
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Why is Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild much stronger than most mild ales?
Dark Ruby Mild is approximately 6 percent ABV, while many modern British milds are substantially weaker session beers. Its strength reflects an older conception of mild as a young, relatively unaged beer rather than a synonym for low alcohol.
Where is Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild brewed?
It is brewed at the Sarah Hughes Brewery behind the Beacon Hotel in Sedgley, West Midlands. The small brewery and the pub are closely linked, making the Beacon a particularly direct place to encounter the beer.
What does Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild taste like?
It is known for a dark ruby color and rich malt character, with notes commonly compared to caramel, dark fruit, chocolate, and toasted grain. Its sweetness and body make it closer to a strong historic mild than to a light modern session ale.
How was the Sarah Hughes brewery revived?
Brewing at the Beacon was revived in 1987 by John Hughes, a grandson of Sarah Hughes. Dark Ruby Mild was reconstructed from the family's historic brewing tradition and became the brewery's signature beer.
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