No other ingredients permitted. Dry, Medium, Sweet or Very Sweet. No Flavors or aromas other than honey. Character of honey evident in aroma and flavor. Low to high acidity, based on dryness and overall balance.
Color can depend on honey variety.
Abse nce of harsh or stale character, or obvious fermentation flaws, infection characteristics. Should be adequately aged and conditioned. Can be bottle or bulk carbonated. Other descriptors same as sparkling. Contains Honey, Yeast, Water, may also contain small amounts of other additives, such as spice or fruit essence, in small enough quantities as to add only complexity.