Basswood/Linden
Extra Light AmberA distinctive honey with a fresh, slightly minty character that is highly regarded in European mead making traditions. Basswood honey produces complex, aromatic meads with excellent aging potential.
Characteristics
- Floral Source
- Tilia (linden/basswood tree)
- Color (Pfund)
- 40 mm
- Color Category
- Extra Light Amber
- Gravity Points
- 38.5 PPG
- Origin Regions
- Eastern United States, Eastern Europe, China
Tasting Notes
Flavor Profile
Fresh, slightly minty sweetness with a distinctive woody, green character. Bright and complex with a lingering herbal finish.
Aroma
Fresh green herbs, mint, and linden blossoms with a woody backdrop.
Recommended Mead Styles
Traditional mead, Metheglin, Semi-dry mead, Herbal melomel