After enjoying Sullivan's for restaurant week, I was slated to go another restaurant the following day. Didn't happen. Ended up staying home and ordering some Chinese food (Crispy honey chicken). I had the honey basil in the fridge and I figured it would pair well with my food.
The beer poured a dark amber color with a finger and a half of white head into a pilsner glass. Light retention, no lacing. Not attractive so far. I detected aromas of malt, biscuit, and basil. The basil is really faint with this one.
The taste was comparable to the aroma, but came off a little sweeter, probably because of the honey. The basil was easier to taste, but I'm not quite sure if I liked it. I like basil, but in my beer? I know there are breweries that are being even more experimental with flavors, so I don't want to write it off. It does provide this refreshing feel to it, similar to mint or cucumber in water. The beer was light bodied with average carbonation. I do think that this could be better balanced. I had it before in the past, and now that I've had it again, I'm not all that interested in having it again. Too many other beers to drink. Agree or disagree? Let me know!
Grade: C-
Price Paid: $2.40 (12 oz bottle)
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