Star Thistle
WhiteA premium light honey popular among mead makers for its clean flavor with a distinctive mild anise note. Star thistle honey produces refined, elegant meads and is a frequent choice for competition entries.
Characteristics
- Floral Source
- Centaurea solstitialis (yellow star thistle)
- Color (Pfund)
- 28 mm
- Color Category
- White
- Gravity Points
- 38.0 PPG
- Origin Regions
- California, Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean
Tasting Notes
Flavor Profile
Light, clean sweetness with a mild anise or licorice undertone. Smooth and slightly spicy finish.
Aroma
Mildly floral with subtle green and anise-like notes.
Recommended Mead Styles
Traditional mead, Show mead, Dry mead, Light metheglin