If they had just called it Vienna Dark I think it would have avoided all this as although some Darks are milds it isn't really a definitive alternative name for it.
The New World hoppiness would probably have drawn me to it!!
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I can't add much to the 'Vienna Mild' debate, having not tried it myself, but what I do know is that the Hobson's MILD I enjoyed in the Old Joint Stock on the Bank Holiday Sunday was perfection in a glass. Shame it rarely (never?) makes it down to London, as I've had some rubbish milds this year.
I have noticed the Blue Monkey -99 red baboons being described as a mild for May in some pubs.Have drank it a few times when it first appeared but don't think it was a mild.