Brasserie Dupont Biere de Miel
What the brewers say
"This amber beer has strong pronounced honey aromas and flavors. It isn't sweet at all, but full of honey aromas and taste. A real refermentation in the bottle, which continues for a long time in your cellar, make this a really complex beer."
What our panel thought
Aroma: "Heavy honey and mead flavors, leaning more toward floral, herbal, and earthy notes. Lots of pepper spice and a strong thick honey character up front. Some fruity notes—almost berry like. Strawberry?"
Flavor: "The honey flavors are a bit more restrained than the aroma, with the peppery phenol character dominant. Considerable herbal and floral character. The honey notes are present but not overpowering; they add some nice sweetness. Clean and refreshing in the finish. Speaermint carries all the way through, and the spiciness can be felt retronasal and also very floral."
Overall: A tasty beer that showcases the honey well, without losing its beer essence. Refreshing and clean. This beer had a nice body and good flavor, but also had a delicateness about it that I liked. Showcases honey well."
