Apis Dwójniak Staropolski

Brewed by Spółdzielnia Pszczelarska Apis
Style: Mead
Lublin, Poland

Serve in Snifter, Stem glass

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UPDATED: MAY 13, 2013 Smooth, a bit straight forward. Berries, vanilla. Of course honey. Not Jadwiga, but definitely a great dessert mead.

Amber colour with no head. Sweet aroma. Very sweet honey flavour with a bit of spiciness.

Bottle @ [ Tasting by fiulijn ].

Clear medium to dark amber orange colour with virtually no head. Aroma is moderate honey, flowers, nectar, pollen, light wood, moderate to light heavy alcohol. Flavour is moderate to heavy sweet and light acidic with a long duration, fruity, honey sweet, alcohol warm. Body is medium to full, texture is syrupy, carbonation is flat, finish feel is light to moderate alcoholic. [20110926]

Bottle at fiulijn. Clear orange coloured with no head. Sweet aroma of honey, caramel, flowers and spices. Sweet flavour of honey, flowers and spices with notes of alcohol. Sweet and warming alcoholic finish.

75 cL ceramic bottle. Pours clear and clear golden orange, no head. Aroma is fruity and dense honey herbal. Sweet, caramelish and fruity, overripe. Lingering malty and fruity. Lingering sweet and honey herbal into a smooth finish.

Sample from bottle at SBWF 2010, cons. 2010-10-08 Nacka raspberries, honey, caramell, a desert mead!

Bottle, courtesy Cheeseman. This beauty pours a dark copper-amber hue, looking still and dense. A quick swirl of the glass reveals thick, viscous tears that show prominently, fading very slowly. The nose booms with dark, concentrated honey sweetness, suggesting hints of wildflowers, particularly lavender. There’s little to no acidity, just pure, dark clover honey essence with soft floral whispers. Likewise, flavors are straightforward, smooth, and intense, loaded with dark honey sweetness and subtle hints of flowers. The palate is thick, viscous, and mouth coating, showing almost no alcoholic burn. Lip smacking honey lingers well after the finish. This is how a mead should be. Great stuff.

Thanks to cheeseman for this one. Pours a very clear ruddy sort of hue. Aromas of sweet honey and mild floral spice. Sweet and tasty. Lots of honey and sweet caramel. Mild darkened butter and light spice. Very light carbonation, sweet, yet enjoyable.

Name: Staropolski
Date: March 13, 2010
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, RBWG 2010
Appearance: clear copper, thick and viscous on the glass, legs
Aroma: hot honey aroma
Flavor: rich honey flavor, plenty of sticky sweetness
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.8/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *** /4

750ml bottle-thanks TheCheeseman-pours a few bubbles for a head and amber color. Aroma is honey, herbal/spice. Taste is sweet honey-medium malt, earthy/spice.