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4. Mild and Brown Ale

a) English Light Mild Range from light amber to light brown in color. Malty sweet tones dominate the flavor profile with little hop bitterness or flavor. Hop aroma can be light. Very low diacetyl flavors may be appropriate in this low-alcohol beer. Fruity ester level is very low. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures. b) English Dark Mild English dark milds range from deep copper to dark brown (often with a red tint) in color. Malty sweet, caramel, licorice and roast malt tones dominate the flavor and aroma profile with very little hop flavor or aroma. Very low diacetyl flavors may be appropriate in this low-alcohol beer. Fruity-ester level is very low. c) English Brown Range from deep copper to brown in color. They have a medium body, and a dry to sweet maltiness dominates with very little hop flavor or aroma. Fruity-ester flavors are appropriate. Diacetyl should be very low, if evident. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures. d) American Brown Range from deep copper to brown in color. Evident hop aroma and increased bitterness. They have medium body. Estery and fruity-ester characters should be subdued, and diacetyl should not be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.

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