Organic Honey Basil
Bison Brewing

Organic Honey BasilOrganic Honey Basil
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From:
Bison Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Herb and Spice Beer
ABV:
6%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.5 | pDev: 15.71%
Reviews:
87
Ratings:
214
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 15, 2018
Added:
Nov 01, 2005
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  22
This Bison classic brew is infused with honey for a hint of sweetness and aroma. Fresh organic basil lends a slight herbal note and a hint of basil - a perfectly refreshing brew.
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Ratings by RoyalT:
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

3.06/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Appearance – This is a pretty light orange in color with a nice white head.

Smell – This is very herbal in nature. It’s almost like smelling a spice rack. The green leafy herbs remind me less of basil though and more like parsley. The honey is hard to find, but the light grain is nice; unsweetened.

Taste – Ah, yes, here comes the honey. It’s more like the commercialized honey flavor you find in cereals but it’s good all around. The grain is trounced and barely noticeable and the light basil comes out a bit.

Mouthfeel – This is light-bodied with some descent carbonation.

Drinkability – I can’t say that I plan on finishing the entire bomber, but it’s not half-bad.
May 06, 2006
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Reviewed by BonnieTWM from Florida

3.95/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Wasn't sure about trying this strange combo - guaranteed to be either really good or really bad, in my mind. I thought it was really good! Pours a very hazy, almost opaque orangey copper with almost no head - points off for that since I like a fluffy head to my beer. Smell is strange and inviting - lots of warm honey mixed with spicy exotic basil, with a backbone of piney hops and toasty malt. As a basil lover I have to say I love the taste. The light and spicy taste of fresh basil is brought into balance with a hint of smooth, rich honey. I expected the honey to make this beer feel syrupy or taste cloying but it did neither - the beer is refreshing, not mega sweet by any means, with a smooth but crisp mouthfeel. Will definitely buy again and pair with some homemade crusty bread and cheese... or even better, a caprese panini!
Jul 15, 2018
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Reviewed by pearcebarr from Alabama

4/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Initial reaction was that it is delicious, but I was burnt out on the basil flavor after 3/4th of the bottle. Honey isn't very present either. Pretty good beer, but I wouldn't want more than one at a time
May 30, 2018
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Rated by DoctorRobert1969 from California

2/5  rDev -42.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Ugh. I didn't like this combo at all.
Nov 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by wjbent from Florida

Sep 25, 2017
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Reviewed by Red5StandingBy from Maryland

3.78/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 12oz bottle into standard pint glass. Batch number yet no bottling or freshness date.

L: Clear bronze. Finger width off-white head has decent retention.

S: Basil, honey and leafy hops.

T: Basil mostly with a touch of honey and leafy hops.

F: light, crisp and semi-dry.

O: Really not a bad beer but it's just not my style.
Jun 04, 2017
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Reviewed by basildog from California

4.04/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I appreciate organic brews and this is very nice,

A- Not crystal clear but a ever so slight hazy.
S - Herbaceous. Nice. Different.
T- Very pleasant, mild, refreshing.
M- light, could be a bit more.
O- Very good. I would certainly buy again.
Jul 23, 2016
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

2.97/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Pours a thin head on a hazy dark straw body.
The aroma is basil, honey and lemon. Nice.
The taste is harsh basil, lemon and a little honey. Not great.
The texture is crisp.
It' smells great but the flavor has too much basil.
Feb 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by BeerTest from Florida

Feb 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.17 by chrisjws from California

Feb 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by sharpski from Canada (BC)

Dec 21, 2015
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Rated by RedWeizen83 from Texas

3.83/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a decent beer.
Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by Ry-Dog from California

Nov 19, 2015
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Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)

3.37/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Bought this just because it was unusual. Seems to be Belgium based, very high carbonation. I get a little honey and an herbal flavour that I suppose could be basil. I don't get a very nice aroma, more acidic than anything else. It was not for me.
Nov 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.61 by MFMB from Idaho

Aug 08, 2015
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Reviewed by Hopped_head from California

4.11/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Holy damn, is this beer refreshing. Cracked one open on a hot,summer day...next thing I know, they're all gone and I'm pretty drunk. An extremely drinkable beer at 6.0%abv. It's like drinking a really refreshing glass of ice tea, except in beer form!
Jul 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by chad_e_martin from Washington

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by Jamato14 from North Carolina

Jul 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by JDW4195 from Florida

Jun 16, 2015
Organic Honey Basil from Bison Brewing
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 214 ratings