Black Country Pig on the Wall Mild

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

St Albans Beer Festival 2026, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		26 Sep 2026	2nd beer of this festival visit: This ruby-chestnut brown mild came with a handsome head and lasting lacing from brewing set up at the back of The Old Bull’s Head pub in Lower Gornal, Dudley, in West Midlands, when in 1999 the outhouse was opened up to reveal vintage wooden fermenting vessels just waiting to be handled and by 2004 the beer finally started flowing fast and furious on the site with brewing history dating back to 1834 before closing after WWII. A dry bitter first hit. A rush of dark sweet fruits rising from hedgerows and a hint of banana from its light, earthy hops aiding a teasing balance to the sweetness of the grain. Its likely hops are Fuggles behind a slightly woody spice that hugs the dark malts and a light, teasing splash of Goldings to spice things up a bit and aiding a floral caress. A hint of caramel, raisins and toasted brown bread for me from a heavy foundation of regional roasted malts lending this brew roasted cocoa beans, ground coffee and bready flavourings from its thick, sultry body. A dry hoppy bitterness paddling out. Served in very good nick for a beer festival on its last day.

Raglan Arms, Rugby, Warwickshire

Nelson Arms, Tonbridge, Kent

The Salmon, Leicester, Leicestershire

The King's Head, Leicester, Leicestershire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	07 Nov 2023
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	11 Oct 2023
Stu	Not Tried	12 Jul 2019
Stu	Not Tried	24 Feb 2018
Stu	Not Tried	12 Dec 2014
Stu	Not Tried	28 Nov 2014
Stu	Not Tried	02 Aug 2014
Stu	Not Tried	16 Jun 2014
Stu	Not Tried	25 Apr 2014
Stu	Not Tried	27 Sep 2013
Stu	Not Tried	30 Aug 2013
Stu	Not Tried	18 Aug 2013
Stu	Not Tried	19 Jul 2013
Stu	Not Tried	24 May 2013
Stu	Not Tried	26 Apr 2013
Stu	Not Tried	23 Feb 2013
Stu		06 Jun 2012	ruby brown in colour,dark fruits with biscuit malt and some caramel.

The Wellington, Birmingham, West Midlands

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		01 Jan 2020	A satisfying Mild.
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	15 Jul 2015
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	15 Jul 2015
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	09 Jun 2014
Mick	Not Tried	15 Apr 2014
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	24 Mar 2014
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	24 Mar 2014
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	22 Jan 2014
Stephen Harris	Not Tried	07 Sep 2013	Ran out.
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	22 Apr 2013
Andrew	Not Tried	11 Mar 2013
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	11 Feb 2013
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	28 Jan 2013
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	16 Nov 2012
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	30 May 2012
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	21 May 2012
Alenomore	Not Tried	18 Sep 2010
Martin the Mildman		09 May 2010	Ruby strong mild, this sample had rather too much bitterness and just a hint of fruit and malt. My score 14/20.
ChrisE	Not Tried	29 Jan 2010
Martin the Mildman		31 Oct 2009	On form here with a smooth rounded taste of sweetish malt and light hoppiness. Good malty finish. My score 16/20.

Old Bulls Head Inn, Gornal, West Midlands

Lych Gate Tavern, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Coach & Horses, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Court House, Dudley, West Midlands

Craven Arms, Birmingham, West Midlands

The Elephant, Faversham, Kent

The Vine, Wednesfield, West Midlands

Cask Corner, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Devonshire Arms, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		24 May 2012	Dark ruby/brown strong mild with a bitterweet malt character and a slightly fruity finish. My score 15/20.

The Gardeners Arms (The Murderers), Norwich, Norfolk

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		18 Feb 2011	Somewhat out of area, but a good find and in excellent condition too. Ruby coloured and smooth and malty with a fruity finish. My score 16/20.

The Stand Up Inn, Lindfield, West Sussex

02nd Gainsborough Beer & Folk Festival, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Ship & Mitre, Liverpool, Merseyside

Who	Score	When	Notes
Ian		24 Apr 2008	Chestnut with no head. Not a lot of condition and a bit watery in mouth. Some good red berry jamminess. Syrupy malty aroma. Might be better in better condition. Some rubbery hop on end. End of barrel?

London Drinker Festival 2006, King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Ian		23 Mar 2006	Deep chestnut, thin beige head. Not sure this is how it should be, too much diacetyl butterscotch flavour