Give me some honey, sugar.

[ChristianN]

Hey guys,

 

Finished my first beer - the Unreal ale. Real happy with the results so far.

 

I am thinking of doing the strawberry blonde. I've read here that some have used capilano/yellowbox honey. How did it turn out?

 

Any suggestions of a 'light' honey available at the standard coles/woolies?

[MattVader]

Any 'light' honey is good, but try some of the organic ones available in fruit and veg shops, like orange blossom honey - comes out beautifully!

[Muddy Waters]

I struggled to find a "light" honey and ended up using yellow box (which looked light to me). It turned out pretty rough but came good-ish after about 4 months- Drinkable but not great.

 

I'd never make it again myself but some people seem to like it.

[andrewk5]

Q 1: when ppl say light honey is that light in color, flavour or calories?

 

Q 2: depending on the answer above what is the difference or problems involved with using Darker color honey?

 

as i have mentioned in another post im thinking of using honey in my next beer, but ill be going to a speciality honey store & not worring about the price

[ChristianN]

I believe light in color means light in flavor.

 

I'm with you on the not worrying about cost. Off I go in search of orange blossom!

[PB2]

The type of honey is nothing more than a suggestion. Use any honey that you like to eat as long as you can imagine the same flavour/aroma being suitable in the beer.