Honig Ale
Compania Cervecera Kunstmann, S.A.

Honig AleHonig Ale
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From:
Compania Cervecera Kunstmann, S.A.
 
Chile
Style:
Herb and Spice Beer
Ranked #79
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,482
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 18.1%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
14
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 23, 2023
Added:
Apr 19, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by indiapaleale:
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Reviewed by indiapaleale from Maine

3.11/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
From the Kunstmann site (translated):

"An homage to the Vikings and their special beers brewed with natural honey. We preserve this tradition by using 100% natural honey from the southern fields of Chile's Region X and ingredients of the finest quality. We brew this beer amber in color with pleasant honey flavor and aroma. Ideal for those long afternoon gatherings or to enjoy as a digestif."

Here we go...

Pour - deep amber in color with a big fluffy head. Carbonation levels seem pretty spot on. Nice looking beer.

Aroma - wow, that really smells like honey. Not just because it is sweet but because the aroma of honey just dominates. A bit vegetal as well but more than anything this gives makes you feel like you stuck your head in a honey pot!

Taste - honey sticks. Ever had those? The first sip reminds me so much of those little straws filled with honey. Its sweet but not completely cloying. Very unique flavor profile as the honey really pushes the rest of the flavors to the back. There is some nice maltiness backing it up but not much else.

Overall - if you like honey you best find some of this beer. I've never had a beer that has more in your face honey flavor. A very interesting offering from one of Chile's best breweries.

Would I buy more of it? - I had some other opportunities to try this in Chile but I passed in order to try other things. Chile has a TON of great beer!
Apr 19, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.85 by Maurici8leaga from Venezuela

Jan 23, 2023
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Rated by Mclusal from Colombia

3.12/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
B91
Dec 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.19 by dandy14 from Brazil

Dec 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by AnitaBrewski from Massachusetts

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by wilsonbaron from Colombia

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by siayancan from Chile

Jun 03, 2014
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Reviewed by iannutter from Korea (South)

3.41/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Wow, like a punch in the face with honey!

It's not a bad looking beer, but the head fades pretty quickly to just a thin line of foam (which is better than nothing). Rich amber color.

First smell right off the bat is strong honey. Real honey. Did not expect it to be so strong.

The flavor carries through with the smell, extremely strong honey flavor. Not bad, would probably go really well with some buttered bread. (EDIT: did become a little too sweet as I kept on drinking it, but the bread did help cut it)

Mouthfeel is really smooth, slightly sticky.

Overall, not a bad beer at all, but I would probably only drink it in certain circumstances (maybe breakfast) :)
Apr 04, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by GarthT from Hong Kong

Mar 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by WastedYouth from Scotland

Feb 12, 2014
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil

3.53/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Copper color with a thin head with short retention and apparent carbonation.
Aroma of true honey, grains, hay and herbs.
Flavor of premium honey, tons of it, but even so I did not find it cloying, and as usual for the Kunstmann, notes of grainy malt, hay and herbs. Hints of almonds and canned fruit. Lightly dry aftertaste.
Light body with appropriate carbonation.
This is the beer that I felt the most honey notes; I gave some extra points for this.
Jan 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by vhmf1978 from Brazil

Nov 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Elbrownbag from Netherlands

Apr 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by mocktm from Virginia

Apr 02, 2012
Honig Ale from Compania Cervecera Kunstmann, S.A.
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 14 ratings