Northern Honey Brown Lager
Cold Spring Brewing Co.

Northern Honey Brown LagerNorthern Honey Brown Lager
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From:
Cold Spring Brewing Co.
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American Adjunct Lager
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
74
Avg:
3 | pDev: 26.33%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
29
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 11, 2019
Added:
Dec 12, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Reviewed by Yourmom390 from Minnesota

1/5  rDev -66.7%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
This is one of the worst beers I've ever had and I'm an alcoholic so I've had them all! Also as a disclaimer I got this swill for free. This shit tastes like a banana with Burnt suger jizz. Now if you want to know what burnt suger jizz tastes like ask your mother she'll know
May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by sgttibbs from Minnesota

Mar 22, 2015
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Reviewed by JamesMN from Minnesota

3.29/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Appearance: Nutty brown color and crystal clear. What started as a three finger off-white head has quickly fizzled to a thin cap of foam.

Aroma: Sweet honey overtop of that signature yeasty smell you get with any adjunct lager.

Taste: Not bad. Like a lager version of any light brown ale. Nice hints of sap, hazelnuts, and some very light grassy hops to balance out the sweetness. Finish is decently clean. Aftertaste is a little monotonous with rough carbonation leaving the palate a somewhat dry. Not sure of the ABV but probably about 5%. Probably low IBUs as well but they stick out due to their watery surroundings.

Mouthfeel: Just above thin in body with a lot of carbonation, which is pretty much expected given the style. Good drinkability and sessionable with just enough flavor to keep things interesting.

Final Thoughts: Having reviewed over 400 beers and tried even more, I'm happy to note that one can still surprise me. If you don't go into it with any expectations, this honey brown lager may just make your day. And at $5 a sixer it's hardly a gamble. Would I drink it again? Probably, a good go-to for summer nights on a budget.
Apr 27, 2014
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Reviewed by joepiekarski from Wisconsin

3.63/5  rDev +21%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
I decided to try this beer because it looked interesting . . . and cheap. It's not too bad. A caramel malty taste with a little honey on the back end. 4.8% ABV according to http://www.wingsandbrewfest.com/Brewers/northlake.html. I wouldn't turn down this beer if it was given to me. I may even buy it again if it's on sale.
Mar 27, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by SocalKicks from California

Feb 28, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Nov 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Can_if_you_can from Minnesota

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Sep 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

Jun 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Azpittil57 from Arizona

Jun 10, 2013
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota

4.12/5  rDev +37.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
pint can with no relevant information, besides " Honey brown lager". no date or ABV.

pours a dark clear amber-brown. nice appearance, if you're into looking at beers (you weirdo). smell is sweet wheat/grain/corn with some malt and vodka. taste is grainy and corny, but with some malted barley and a splash of honey. slightly cloying, sweet, sometimes a metallic finish.

call it the hopslam of adjunct lagers
May 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by WallE89 from Minnesota

May 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by KC9LDB from Illinois

Mar 14, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by Zachtheporter from Wisconsin

Mar 13, 2013
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

3.15/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Gotta love the schmaltz of "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter". ...Oh yeah, the beer... This stuff pours a clear sunset amber topped by a finger of off-cream foam. The nose comprises lightly-toasted caramel, light maple syrup, light buttery biscuit (yeah, there's a definite sense of French toast in there...), and a bit of perfume-y sweet flowers. The taste holds notes of highly watered-down maple syrup, mild barley, a hint of what actually could be honey, and a strong finish of sweet flowers. The body straddles the line between hefty light and light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a slightly watery feel. Overall, a decent little beer, one that I would gladly take at some random sports bar, but nothing I would actively drink on my own volition. Not bad, but incredibly far from anything close to great.
Dec 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

Oct 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by illini4x4

Oct 05, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by enelson from Illinois

Aug 10, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by ponbon63 from Minnesota

Dec 23, 2011
Northern Honey Brown Lager from Cold Spring Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 74 out of 100 with 29 ratings