Cosmic City Priehali

Name: Cosmic City Priehali
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6377c59b1603dab9521e7a45
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.73 (688 reviews)

Mead 5.5 º

Cosmic City
Gurin Craft
Rocket City Brewery

This Experimental Mead presents a fascinating dialogue between the bold intensity of buckwheat honey and the delicate, rustic influence of birch. The buckwheat honey drives the profile with its signature aromas of dark molasses, toasted malt, and a characteristic earthy, barnyard funk. These deep tones are brightened by the infusion of birch sap and birch twigs, which contribute a clean, mineral crispness and a subtle, woody herbal note reminiscent of a forest floor. At a sessionable strength, the mead balances its rustic sweetness with a drying, tannic finish from the birch influence, offering a unique and atmospheric sensory experience.

Appearance. Ranging from medium gold to a burnished light amber, reflecting the dark honey source. Clarity is clear to slightly hazy with light effervescence; no significant head formation or lacing is expected.

Aroma. High intensity buckwheat honey character dominates, exhibiting pungent notes of molasses, dark caramel, and a distinctive earthy or animalic barnyard aroma. Behind the honey, there is a moderate woody and herbal presence from the birch twigs, accompanied by a faint, clean mineral sweetness from the birch sap. Low fruity esters.

Taste. Initial impression is of rich, malty buckwheat honey, providing flavors of scorched sugar and deep earthiness. This is quickly tempered by a light, refreshing mineral quality from the birch sap. The birch twigs introduce a mild, tea-like tannin and a woody, botanical complexity. Bitterness is absent, but wood-derived tannins provide structure. The finish is semi-sweet to dry and lingering.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body consistent with a hydromel strength. Carbonation is moderate, providing a lively prickle that cuts through the honey's weight. Subtle alcohol warmth is barely perceived; very slight wood-derived astringency from the twigs adds a clean, drying sensation.

Sensory Profile.