Buckwheat
Dark AmberA bold, intensely flavored honey that produces rich, full-bodied meads. Buckwheat honey is an acquired taste but rewards with complex, malty character. Excellent for braggots and meads where a strong honey presence is desired.
Characteristics
- Floral Source
- Fagopyrum esculentum (common buckwheat)
- Color (Pfund)
- 110 mm
- Color Category
- Dark Amber
- Gravity Points
- 37.5 PPG
- Origin Regions
- Northeastern United States, Canada, Eastern Europe
Tasting Notes
Flavor Profile
Bold, robust, and malty with molasses-like richness. Strong earthy tones with hints of chocolate and caramel.
Aroma
Intensely aromatic with barnyard, malty, and molasses notes. Distinctly pungent.
Recommended Mead Styles
Braggot, Dark traditional, Bochet-style, Strong melomel with dark fruit