Mild is traditionally the month that Camra promote Mild and we like to offer our support when we can and produce a 4.0% abv dark Mild for May. Mild doesn't necessary mean week: it means 'not bitter'. Many Milds are indeed low gravity but the most important characteristic of this style is that is has a low hop rate which makes it rounder normally slightly sweeter and distinctly less bitter on the palate and in aroma than more highly hopped bitters. Usually but not always Mild is darker in colour than bitter.