October 2004 bottle shared with SuIIy on 7/1/2005. Clear, filtered, honey-amber appearance with plenty of large bubbles creating a fizzy whisp of head that rapidly recedes to bubbles on the edges. Little to no lacing. Aroma is not overly fragrant, though the honey is quite notable. Some light grassy notes, bit of floral, heathery notes and a touch of graham crackers. The flavor is of a good, pure, honey sweetness with light floral and earthy hops. Some bitterness on the end, though it is quite fleeting. Pale grains, some hints of white dough. Lightly watery consistency, with a medium-light body. Light acidity or astringency is rather peculiar. The carbonation is sharp and quite a nuisance. I can’t find any yeast influences in the flavor either. The recipe for this beer is top notch, IMHO. The crystal malt and honey should give enough sweetness, while the maris otter malt is always an interesting addition. Good hops choice, but in the end, there just isnt much more than a heavily filtered, pasteurised, watery concoction of honey and very light hops.

An amber/orange beer with a small fine head. The aroma is only slight but fruity and with notes of honey. The flavor though is dominated by sournes - is it the type of honey used? The malt is totally dominated by the honey - and this honey kills the malt sweetness. I don''t like that. In the end there is a slight sweetness from the honey, and then it ends on a bitter note, but still dominated by the bad honey taste. Not a beer that I can recommend - if You want a honey beer try Carlsbergs Semper Ardens Honey Ale - that is a fantastic beer.