Grauballe Honeygold
Grauballe Bryghus - Gaardbryggeriet

(33 cl bottle). Orange colour, slightly hazy, moderate head. Moderate aroma of malts, nuts, honey and flowery hops. Honey is surprisingly subdued in aroma and flavour - this is definitely a beer, not a mead. However, honey adds a moderate sweetness to the flavour of a beer otherwise dominated by plentiful hops. Lagerish mouthfeel, a bit too carbonated for my taste. Bitter-sweet finish, bitter aftertaste. Not 100% well balanced in my book, but still a decent beer.

Description from brewer

Brewed for the royal wedding. A fusion beer based on Belgian golden ale and honey ale. First gold, saazer and cascade hops along with Leatherwood honey from Tasmania gives a strong but soft beer. The hops reminds you however, that you are actually drinking beer.

50cl bottle poured into an imperial pint glass

A- In low light it appears copper caramel body, in good light, its a much softer blonde haze, 3 finger head, that reduces quickly due to abv, lacing is moderate

S- Honey is subtle in the nose, cloves and slight weizen characteristics

T- A soft creamy honey sweetness in the beginning, a slight musty spice quality, faint hop bitterness in the finish. Alcohol content is so well hidden, no harshness.

M- Soft and creamy

D- Nice subtle flavours with a creamy soft texture make this a delicate beer with a hidden alcohol backbone, this one can be dangerous!