About 3 weeks ago, Gnome bottled some mead.  We have had a few sneak tastes since then as part of our ongoing “studies” but here is our official tasting:

Colour is golden yellow and effervescent; medium sized bubbles with good fizz.  Clear.

Smells like a lager.

The first sip is thirst-quenching when served at a cold temperature: it gives that “Aaaahhh” quality.  It is mild tasting with floral and fruity under-tones.  It still tastes young and would be at its optimum in 3 to 6 months time.  It foams in the mouth and tastes like lager; however, the fizz tastes like champagne.  The bubbles hit your belly at the same time as the alcohol-feeling rushes to your head, giving you a satisfying tingling feeling all-over.  The bubbles warm up the belly very well. In short, this beer behaves like a champagne.

Bravo to Gnome!!  I really, really love it!!  So much so, I want them all to my self.

Just as an aside, we would like to welcome our friends Erin and Jim who have come to re-visit Toledo for a few days.  It was lovely to get in touch again and catch up!

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