Named Northern Wild 005, it has been brewed without the use of any water, resulting in a nice sweetness coming through from the honey, a bit of acidity and tannin from the blackcurrants, and with everything brought together by the apple to give you something that’s nicely balanced and very drinkable.
Created with a blend of Gosnells Signature Wildflower honey & Northern Wildflower honey, handpicked blackcurrants, blackcurrant puree and fresh apple juice, the 10% abv brew will be sold on draught at Gosnells Enid Street bar, in 75cl bottles in Northern Monk’s Leeds Brewery and in their Manchester Refectory Bar.
Gosnells Sales director Cameron McKenzie-Wilde comments: “As a Manchester lad, this just feels so right and a real excitement to be working alongside Northern Monk. This go-getting brewer has inspired us to throw away the rule book. As it’s brewed without water, the brewing team have created a really intense drink with the acidity of the blackcurrants quelled by the honey before the apples help re-balance the whole fruit (skin and all) tannin with a burst of freshness.”
Northern Monk comments: “We’re all about collaboration at Northern Monk, working with the most exciting breweries and artists wherever possible. So to work with Gosnells, who are pioneering with their nectars, has been epic. Our Northern Wild series has traditionally focused on Saisons, Wild ales and Farmhouse brews, so to work with Gosnells on NW005, where together we have really pushed the use of honey and fruit and ramped everything up into a Mead, a style of drink that’s really growing in popularity, has been brilliant.”
Northern Wild 005 will sell at £8.00 per 175ml on draught at Gosnells Bermondsey Bar. In addition, 75cl Bottles will be available at £22.50 whilst stocks last from www.gosnells.co.uk and www.northernmonk.com
Gosnells produce honey-based drinks from their home in Peckham, South-East London. Their sparkling Honey-Nectars are a little like a cider or a spritz, they come in lots of different flavours, they’re gluten-free, and contain no nasty chemicals either!
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