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 tdm168:
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Rated by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -7.1%

Mar 07, 2014
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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