Perla Honey 500ML

Perla Honey 500ML is a 6% ABV honey-infused lager brewed in Lublin, Poland, with regional multi-flower honeys in a 500ml bottle. Built on the well-regarded Perła Chmielowa base recipe, this expression layers floral honey sweetness over a clean, bitter lager framework — earning an 81/100 critic score on Wine-Searcher.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6%  |  Origin: Lublin, Poland  |  Style: Honey Lager  |  Brewery: Perła – Browary Lubelskie S.A.

Production & Heritage

Perła – Browary Lubelskie S.A. is one of Poland's established regional breweries, rooted in the Lublin voivodeship. This honey expression takes the brewery's flagship Chmielowa hoppy lager as its foundation, then introduces multi-flower honeys sourced specifically from the Lublin region during brewing. The result marries Chmielowa's characteristic hop bitterness with a delicate natural honey sweetness — a combination that reflects both the brewery's lager heritage and the agricultural identity of eastern Poland.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral honey leads, followed by a bready malt character and a subtle apple-cider quality that becomes more pronounced at cooler serving temperatures. The overall nose is inviting and distinctly honeyed without venturing into cloying territory.

Taste: The entry is dominated by honey sweetness, which quickly meets earthy and grassy malt tones at mid-palate. The lager's hop bitterness emerges as a counterbalance, keeping the sweetness in check and adding structure. The interplay between sweet and bitter stays present through the peak, with the honey never fully overwhelming the underlying lager character.

Finish: The finish is surprisingly dry despite the sweetness on the palate, with average carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel that sits between thin and medium body. Lingering notes of honey and grain fade gradually, leaving a clean, slightly bitter close.

How to Drink Perla Honey

Serve chilled between 4–7°C in a pilsner glass or tulip to appreciate the deep amber color and long-lasting crème-colored foam. The natural cloudiness is part of the beer's character — do not filter or over-agitate. Perla Honey also works well in beer-based mixed drinks: try it in a Bee Sting (honey beer with a splash of orange juice) for an amplified citrus-honey pairing; in a Shandy with lemonade, where the honey sweetness replaces the need for added sugar; or in a Beergarita, where the floral, earthy notes complement lime and salt.

Best For

• Introducing craft-curious drinkers to honey-infused lagers
• Pairing with a Polish charcuterie spread at a dinner party
• Summer outdoor grilling sessions where a sweeter lager complements smoky meats
• Exploring Eastern European beer styles beyond mainstream pilsners

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perla Honey taste like? Perla Honey delivers a pronounced multi-flower honey sweetness balanced by earthy, grassy malt and a hop bitterness inherited from the Chmielowa lager base. The body is creamy and moderately sweet, finishing notably dry.

How does Perla Honey compare to Łomża beer? The Perła Chmielowa base that underpins Perla Honey has been compared favorably to Łomża as a similar-style Polish lager, though reviewers have noted Perła edges ahead in overall quality. Perla Honey then adds a distinct honey dimension that Łomża's standard range does not offer.

Is Perla Honey good for beginners? Yes — its approachable honey sweetness and clean lager profile make it an accessible entry point for drinkers new to flavored or specialty beers, while the dry finish keeps it from becoming overly saccharine.

Where is Perla Honey made? Perla Honey is brewed by Perła – Browary Lubelskie S.A., located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland. The multi-flower honeys used in production are also sourced from the Lublin area.

What foods pair well with Perla Honey? Smoked kielbasa benefits from the beer's honey sweetness cutting through the fat; pierogies with caramelized onions echo the malty, sweet notes; sharp aged cheeses like oscypek contrast the floral honey character; grilled chicken with herb seasoning complements the earthy, grassy undertones; and apple-based desserts such as szarlotka mirror the subtle cider quality in the aroma.

What sizes does Perla Honey come in? Perla Honey is commonly available in 500ml bottles, which is the standard format for Polish lagers sold internationally.

Is Perla Honey worth the price? Perla Honey positions as an affordable specialty lager — priced within the everyday import beer tier while delivering a distinctive honey character and regional identity that set it apart from mass-market lagers.

Why Perla Honey?

What distinguishes Perla Honey from the crowded field of honey-flavored beers is its foundation: the Chmielowa lager base provides genuine hop bitterness and structural integrity that prevents the honey from reducing the beer to a one-note sweetness. The use of locally sourced Lublin multi-flower honeys ties the product to a specific terroir rather than relying on generic honey flavoring. Its naturally cloudy, deep amber appearance and long-lasting foam signal an unfiltered character that retains the full range of flavor compounds. For drinkers seeking a honey beer with balance and regional authenticity, this Lublin-brewed lager delivers substance behind the sweetness.