What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Big citrus, light acidity, slight nutty autolysis, and light phenols baance with floral honey and some alcohol warming up front, orange-blossom honey is obvious in the clean, perfumed floral character.”
Flavor: “Moderately sweet with a bit of citrus, medium acidity, light phenols, and a touch of alcohol. Aftertaste brings out a touch of autolysis (a soft nutty bitterness). Some tannins linger and con- tribute to a light tea quality. Very strong orange-blossom honey notes but a soft, low acidity and mild papery oxidation. A light and thin raw-must flavor, off-sweet grassy and citrusy honey finish with sul- fite notes and long raw honey aftertaste.”
Overall: “Good clean, accessible expression of orange-blossom honey. Slight tartness blends well with light sweetness. Easy drinking and should pair well with most dishes. It has broad appeal—a nice drinking mead with grassy-citrus honey notes and a good finish.”
What the Brewers Say
“Kuhnhenn Orange Blossom is a full- flavored sweet mead made with orange-blossom honey. It has citrus notes and a lively acidity on the finish.”
