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Honey Gold

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Honey Gold combines pale malts with Leatherwood honey from Tasmania, one of the most aromatic and floral honeys, which gives the beer a pleasantly rounded taste and aroma. The beer was developed for the wedding of the Danish crown prince couple in 2004 and was delivered to the royal court for that occasion. It is brewed by Grauballe Bryghus in Silkeborg.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeyfloralmalty
honey
floral
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Leatherwood honey—floral, aromatic, and gently sweet without cloying intensity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honey Gold

◎ Appearance

Honey Gold presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a delicate Schaumkleiden that clings to the glass walls throughout the tasting.

pale goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Leatherwood honey—floral, aromatic, and gently sweet without cloying intensity. Beneath this lies a refined pale Malz base that supports the honey notes, while a subtle herbal quality from the Edelhopfen emerges on the back palate.

honey-forwardfloral sweetnessherbal undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, rounded entry where honey and Malz integrate seamlessly. The mid-palate develops a pleasant balance between the beer's natural sweetness and a gentle bitterness; the 40 IBU provides structure without aggression. The finish is clean and crisp, with the honey gradually receding to reveal a malty, slightly grainy dryness.

smooth honeybalanced bitternessmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately long and refreshing, with lingering honey notes giving way to a clean, slightly dry malt character. The finish feels vollmundig yet never heavy, inviting another sip.

refreshinghoney persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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 Beer

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