The true gold of Ireland. White wine with honey and herbs added.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by cheapdark from Monacatootha, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/15/2007 4:04:09 PM)
"I’ll rate this as a beer, my first mead and I’m not sure why wne is allowed to be rated here. Probably the same guy that allows sake is responsible for this. Big 750 mL bottle. Tho I was hoping for a cork, it has a very crappy tin lid mechanism on it. This is probably why some of the ratings are poor. I suspect many of these bottles are not properly sealed. The lid had to be cut off with tin snips. Honey laced aroma, comes across somewhat like a perfume. Olfactory is almost sickening sweet. Taste is heavily honeytized. Absolutely no carbonation. Provides a warm feeling as it finds it’s way to my gullet. Surprizingly, looks like a pale yellow american lager without any carbonation. Has nice legs on the side of the glass. Yes, it is what it is, honey mixed with wine. Though the alky content is high (for a beer) it is well hidden. The only thing that lets you know it is alky laced is the vinous warm feeling it leaves down the throat. I’m not a wine liker so this is not much to my liking but I find it more palatable than most IPA, impy IPA and impy stouts. More enjoyable than a barley wine or an american strong. Wow, each sip gets you a refresher of that sickening sweet smell, it’s difficult to get past. I find myself holding my breath for each sip. Finish is rather mellow for such a high alky brew. Very little if any bitterness can be detected during the session or on the finish. Finish is fruity laced honey and is rather pleasant. Let’s let the guys at ratewine.com do these meades, IMHO they don’t belong here. "
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
2/10
Mouthfeel:
2/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by missing from Wichita, KS, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/13/2006 11:00:29 AM)
"I admit, personal pet peeve. This is not mead. It is a wine that is sweetened with herbs and honey (the description they give). Beyond that, I found this "mead" unbalanced and harsh. It is thin and the spices are out of sync with the sweetness. All in all, I can't recommend it (especially as mead)."
Aroma:
4/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
4/10
Flavor:
4/10
Overall:
3/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by aracauna from Adairsville, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/29/2006 5:57:50 PM)
"Got to try the last of fattyre and bunnyhop’s bottle they purchased on their honemoon. Floral honey in the nose, it had gained a slight sherry note with its age, but had held up nicely. Minty. Crackers."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[4] Review by willblake from Brick, NJ, USA who has tried this beer (1/18/2006 8:05:30 PM)
"10.23.04 750ml crock, served at various temps in a snifter. Pours a light golden color, about the shade of a light blended scotch like Famous Grouse. Of course, no head. Aroma is a quick shot of honey followed by a strong push of jet fuel. This is probably the most intense alcohol aroma I’ve ever gotten from 15% spirit. However, adding an ice cube to chill, or just chilling the sample in the fridge, almost completely removes the sinus abusing ethanol. Not at all unpleasant, just a similar effect to a quality vodka. Palate is soft and slick. A heavy mouthfeel, nothing like bourbon, coats the palate and softly slides away leaving only a slight alcoholic burn on the gums. Flavors linger of vanilla, butter, and fat, late harvest grapes. Very drinkable, never cloying despite its sweetness."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by Clash from Chattanooga, TN, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/24/2005 2:30:02 AM)
"It poured a dark orange color. The aroma is of honey, white grapes, and lemons. The flavor is very sweet with a load of honey and some apples. A bit of spice is also present. The alcohol is hidden well and really only shows up in the aftertaste. Nice stuff.
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Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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