This Belgian-inspired Alternative Sugar Beer showcases the delicate integration of linden honey from the Two Bee apiary. Pouring a warm amber, it balances toasted malt character with the specific floral and herbal aromatics of lime blossoms. At 7.5% ABV, the beer offers a sophisticated warmth, yet remains remarkably dry as the honey sugars have been thoroughly fermented. The sensory experience is defined by this transformation; rather than cloying sweetness, the linden honey provides a nuanced, perfumed retro-nasal quality and a lingering nectar-like essence in the finish. It is a refined, slow-sipping ale where the honey enhances the malt complexity without overshadowing the base beer's structural integrity.
Appearance.Clear amber to deep copper color (SRM 12–16) with a dense, persistent off-white head that leaves moderate lacing on the glass.
Aroma.Moderate intensity featuring distinct floral and slightly minty linden honey notes. The malt base provides a background of toasted bread, light caramel, and biscuit, complemented by subtle spicy hop notes and low fruity esters resembling dried stone fruit.
Taste.Initial toasted malt and crusty bread flavors transition into a complex mid-palate of floral honey and herbal nectar. Bitterness is moderate and clean, providing balance. The finish is quite dry and crisp, as the honey fermentables have thinned the body, leaving a long, elegant aftertaste of linden blossoms.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with a slightly leaner mouthfeel than expected for the gravity. Moderate to high carbonation provides a lively, scrubbing texture. A gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present without being hot or solventy.
Sensory Profile.
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De Goede Raat is een amberkleurig bier met lindehoning van de Houtense imkerij Two Bee. Honingbier i ...s niet per se zoet. De suikers van de honing worden omgezet
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De Goede Raat is een amberkleurig bier met lindehoning van de Houtense imkerij Two Bee. Honingbier is niet per se zoet. De suikers van de honing worden omgezet