In the global gourmet landscape, they have a place to fill alongside the best milds, well ahead of certain mediocre arabicas which are increasingly used to meet a growing demand. |
They differ from dark milds and old ales in the use of roast grains, which adds to the bitterness, and lends flavours of toast, biscuit or coffee. |
The coffee itself, roasted under contract to Baker's own strict specifications, is a blend of select Colombian and Central American Milds, in a medium roast, omni grind. |
Given that US mild enthusiasts emphasise the broad range of flavours this style can encompass, you can bet their brews will bear little resemblance to our own historic, shy milds. |
The eventual subclasses of milds, lights, and ultra-lights not only threw a wrench in the works but made it nearly impossible for anyone to keep your brand straight. |
The differentials between Colombian Milds and the other groups of coffee have also narrowed. |