Mild At Heart - Wandering Star Brewing Company

CalebHiliadis

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

09-29-2012 04:10:21 | More by CalebHiliadis

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4.03/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Served on-tap at Drop Off Service in New York, NY

A: Pours a clear yet almost opaque very dark amber in color with some light amber and garnet red highlights along with a light amount of visible carbonation. The beer has a finger tall frothy beige head that slowly reduces to a very thin film covering the majority of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Light to moderate aromas of roasted malts with some very light notes of chocolate.

T: Upfront there are light to moderate flavors of roasted malts with some light notes of chocolate and just a hint of dark fruit (plum). Light amounts of bitterness in the finish.

M: Light to medium bodied with light to moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth.

O: This beer is very easy to drink, is enjoyable, and as a result of the low ABV definitely a session beer. I really enjoy this style and there are just not too many options in it, especially made in the US - glad I found this one since I started doing full reviews (I previously "Had" it at a cask festival in late 2011).

Serving type: on-tap

04-04-2013 21:23:23 | More by dbrauneis

BGsWo22

New York

3/5  rDev -21.5%

03-20-2013 20:52:24 | More by BGsWo22

GRG1313

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%

03-14-2013 06:41:20 | More by GRG1313

jcoulighan

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

01-31-2013 22:08:44 | More by jcoulighan

phishbone23

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

01-23-2013 17:00:05 | More by phishbone23

pknyc

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

01-10-2013 02:00:30 | More by pknyc

gshackles

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

12-29-2012 03:19:31 | More by gshackles

Jammer42

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

10-17-2012 00:56:46 | More by Jammer42

buffcityx

New York

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

09-12-2012 04:39:23 | More by buffcityx

brentblack1

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

09-09-2012 02:11:34 | More by brentblack1

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

07-26-2012 16:08:39 | More by rolltide8425

sailorastro

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +4.7%

06-04-2012 18:11:06 | More by sailorastro

brentk56

North Carolina

3.98/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Arrives with a chocolate brown color and a modest cap that leaves a few strands

Smell: Roasty, with black bread, caramel and a hint of chocolate; over time, the caramel builds in intensity

Taste: Caramel and black bread, up front, with a bit if fruit and chocolate appearing in the middle; after the swallow, coffee flavors arrive though the finish re-affirms the caramel and black bread elements; interestingly, coffee lingers in the aftertaste

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with low to moderate carbonation

Overall: A very interesting panoply of flavor; nice to see more breweries experimenting with the style

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2012 11:35:37 | More by brentk56

BeeGinner

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-09-2012 19:27:31 | More by BeeGinner

vonnegut21

New York

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

05-04-2012 18:11:52 | More by vonnegut21

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

3.9/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap 4/11/2012 at Doherty’s East Ave Irish Pub, in Pawtucket, RI served in a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a dark brown color, with a short dense off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.

S: The aroma is faint but contains roasted malts, some smoke, coffee chocolate and a touch of hops.

T: The taste starts with a hearty roasted malt character followed by a strong smokiness for the style. Then mild flavors of coffee and chocolate come in. The hops presence is mild but provides a good balance. The after-taste is slightly smoky.

M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, very mild kick, good representation of style with the added smokiness, this is a very solid beer to session with if you’re in the mood for a milder smoky beer.

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2012 01:10:01 | More by TheManiacalOne

tyjaman

New York

2/5  rDev -47.6%

04-09-2012 23:49:34 | More by tyjaman

JedediahK

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-07-2012 02:12:52 | More by JedediahK

nmitsthefish

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-03-2012 23:09:54 | More by nmitsthefish

CBPAS

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

03-30-2012 04:48:25 | More by CBPAS

jhb138

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -21.5%

02-16-2012 16:45:50 | More by jhb138

aerozeppl

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

11-20-2011 02:56:13 | More by aerozeppl

JoeyBeerBelly

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I had this beer on tap at The Good Life thanks to BOBPINCH666 & emdawg. Served in a standard pint glass.

L - black liquid with a beige head that thinned out after a while.

S - roasted malt aroma.

T - roasted malt upfront slowly leading to light bitterness as it finishes, very tasty.

F - medium bodied with mild carbonation, easy to drink.

O - this was my 1st dark mild and I quite enjoyed it, but not as much as the company I was with!

Serving type: on-tap

10-08-2011 20:13:56 | More by JoeyBeerBelly

plaid75

New York

4.22/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at The Good Life, Massapequa Park, New York.

Poured a dark brown hue with a half finger frothy off white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured elements of cocoa and brown bread with a grassy hop.

The taste consisted of a grainy toasted malt with a touch of roasted grain resulting in a robust charcoal and dry cocoa flavor. Good herbal hop as well.

The mouthfeel was of average fullness with a dry finish.

Overall a very tasty mild. A lot of flavor packed into a small package.

Serving type: on-tap

08-31-2011 00:43:17 | More by plaid75