Joseph Holt is celebrating a gold medal for its Mild — a beer which has been brewed to the same recipe for 175 years — at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards.
Mild was one of the first beers first made by weaver’s son Joseph Holt after he set up his eponymous brewery in Manchester in 1849. Traditionally drunk as a refreshing pint after a hard day’s manual labour, it is now enjoyed by customers from all walks of life, says Phil Parkinson, head brewer at Joseph Holt.
“Our gold medal for Mild proves that a long-standing recipe can hold up against competition from across the country, including newcomers to the market,” he said.
“It also shows that great beers never go out of date — even if the customer base changes. At Joseph Holt we’re deeply respectful of our 175-year history (we’ve now been in the same family for six generations) and what is popular with our customers. So, while we introduce lots of new lines, this gold medal reflects the quality of our original beers, too.”
A rich, roasted, creamy brew, with a low 3.2% ABV, Joseph Holt Mild won gold in the cask dark session beer category of the SIBA awards. The beer draws its flavours from black and crystal malts and English cone hops, its bitterness balanced with a drop of caramel sweetness and slight coffee notes.
“We are committed to keeping Mild alive, and our award-winning ale shows its heritage is as popular today as it ever was.”
