 beerbill (1314), Laurel, New York, USA
Jun 16, 2008
Bottle courtesy of a trade with dchmela. Pours a mostly clear clear rose tinted amber with no head. This is a still mead. Very strong aroma of honey with some floral notes. The flavor is simply excellent with sweet honey and just enough raspberry to be noticeable. This mead coats the palate with each mouthfull, but is not cloying or syrup-like. Mild alcohol burn towards the finish does not interfere with the enjoyment of this gem. Superb.
masonjer (452), Holt, Michigan, USA
Sep 10, 2008 Thanks to Solan for giving me a chance to try this. I recieved the package yesterday and just couldn’t resist from cracking this open last night. Poured a copper color, like a cognac. Aroma was sweet, some alcohol, sweet and flowery. The taste starts off quite sweet, maple syrup, small alcohol bite, strawberries. Super thick, it sticks to the glass like some kind of lacquer. The best part of this mead, as with all great drinks, is the great lasting finish. I take a sip, swallow, and let the flavor slowly fade. At first I found it slightly too sweet and cloying. But after I finished my first serving, I found myself craving it an hour later, and craving it this morning as well. I didn’t imbibe, and no I’m not an alcoholic, but this is some interesting stuff. I have a feeling I might be back for a re-rate soon.
mjs (580), Helsinki, Finland
Aug 29, 2008 (Bottle) Cognac colour. Sweet cream cherry and honey aromas. Very sugary palate. Cherry like flavour with honey. Very very sweet.
sayravai (3183), Helsinki, Finland
Aug 27, 2008 (Bottled) Deep cognac color with no head. Dried-fruity, sweet and intense, almost malty aroma with oaky woodiness. Intensely sugary and honeyish flavor with some smooth alcohol and raspberries. Extremely thick and sugary-syrupy palate with no carbonation. Very pleasant aroma and flavor, but the sugar wall is too thick to allow sampling more than 4-6cl at once.
tertons (100), East Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Overtly sweet, thick, and alcohol. My first mead rating, so this will have to be revisited down the road.
douglas88 (814), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Aug 10, 2008 Bottle shared by footbalm. Pours a light copper color with no head. Interestingly, this beer leaves a silky honey coating on the glass that slowly slides down, like syrup. The aroma is very boozy; some sourness and spices, like apple cider. The taste was very sweet; a sweet honey explosion, honey glazed raspberries, smooth, very dangerous stuff. A sticky mouthfeel, lip-smacking stuff for sure. Very nice. Enjoyable and interesting. Thanks Eric.
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