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Honey Lavender

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Honey Ale · One of 4 Honey Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Honey Ale.
Hop character
floral
herbal
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
honey
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Honey Lavender

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Honey Lavender

About Honey Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Honey Ale?

Honey Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Honey Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, honey, dry character as Honey Lavender will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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