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California Honey

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California Honey has been poured at Pizza Port since the early years. It is a pale blonde ale brewed with local California honey, which leaves a light floral sweetness rather than a sugary one. Mt. Hood adds a mild herbal note, while Hallertau Blanc brings hints of white grape and a touch of citrus. The malt is soft and bready, the body light, and the finish smooth and clean.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeycleanfloral
honey
clean
floral
bready
herbal
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with a gentle floral sweetness derived from local California honey, followed by subtle herbal notes from Mt.
also:fruity,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for California Honey

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine white head. The carbonation is lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain a delicate lacing on the glass throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a gentle floral sweetness derived from local California honey, followed by subtle herbal notes from Mt. Hood hops. Hallertau Blanc contributes bright hints of white grape and a whisper of citrus, while soft bready Malz notes provide a warm foundation.

honey, floralherbal, subtlewhite grape, citrussoft bready malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean sweetness balanced by the beer's restrained bitterness. The bready Malz character remains present without becoming heavy, while the hop profile delivers understated white grape and citrus notes. The body is crisp and refreshing, never cloying.

light bodyclean sweetnesssubtle bitternessbready malt

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and dry, with the honey's floral character fading gracefully into a clean herbal aftertaste. The overall impression lingers as crisp and refreshing.

smoothclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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