Magnolia Dark Star Mild

Half pint at the brewpub. Initially sampled on cask, but the sample was sour and infected. I then had a half pint of the beer from the tap. The following rating is of that beer, but the score takes into account of them serving an infected version of this on cask. Aroma has some definite anise present as well as some roastiness with a light grassy hoppiness. Pleasant enough. Mostly transparent burgundy-hued mahogany body with a creamy off-white head. Spritzy carbonation with start--too much so. Roasty, grainy, some nutty flavors in the middle, too. Very fain grassy hops present later. A bit acidic and too coold and too carbonated.

Woody roasted nose, deep clear brown color, scumy head. A bitter end like cold coffee. Huge roast malt taste throughout. Watery body and flat. Really like a British mild, but with more flavor.

Thought this was the brown when looking at it. Very mild. Thought it lack something. Not bad, but not their best

Draught at the brewpub. Clear brown color with thin off white head. Nutty, earthy aroma and flavor with a hint of brown sugar. Eh.