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Honey Lavender

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A pale wheat ale brewed with locally grown English lavender and wildflower honey. The lavender leads the aroma, floral and faintly soapy in the way the herb tends to be, with the honey behind it as a soft, waxy sweetness rather than plain sugar. Citra adds a small citrus lift at 16 IBU. Pale and wheat malt keep the base plain so the two additions carry the beer; the finish is dry with the lavender lingering.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoneywheat
floral
honey
wheat
herbal
citrusy
clean
Aroma
Lavender dominates the nose with a characteristic herbal and slightly soapy quality, sitting front and center.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honey Lavender

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, bright and luminous under light. Fine carbonation produces a modest white head that settles quickly, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The body is light and translucent, befitting a wheat ale base.

pale goldenclear and brightfine carbonationdelicate lace

◌ Aroma

Lavender dominates the nose with a characteristic herbal and slightly soapy quality, sitting front and center. Behind it lies a soft, waxy honey sweetness that rounds the floral notes rather than adding obvious sugar. A gentle citrus lift from Citra hops emerges on deeper breathing, adding freshness to the bouquet.

floral lavenderherbal and soapysoft honeysubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with lavender and herbal notes leading, supported by a clean wheat malt foundation that stays intentionally restrained. Honey sweetness arrives mid-palate as a waxy, textured presence without cloying; the Citra citrus adds a crisp lift. Low bitterness (16 IBU) allows the adjuncts to shine, while the finish turns notably dry with lingering floral character.

herbal lavenderclean wheatdry and crispsoft honey sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lavender notes persisting gently on the aftertaste. The beer leaves a refreshing, herb-tinged dryness without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering floralrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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About Honey Ale

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