Oliphant Honess Honees 4Pk

Oliphant Honess Honees 4Pk is a 5.6% ABV golden ale brewed with clover honey, lactose, and peanut butter flavor from Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin. This cult-favorite ale carries an 84 rating on BeerAdvocate and a 3.9 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 8,255 user ratings, reflecting broad enthusiasm for its unconventional flavor profile.
Quick Facts: ABV: 5.6%  |  Origin: Somerset, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Golden Ale with Honey & Peanut Butter  |  Brewery: Oliphant Brewing
Production & Heritage
Oliphant Brewing operates out of Somerset, Wisconsin, a small town in the St. Croix River Valley. Honess Honees is built on a golden ale base brewed with clover honey and lactose for body and sweetness, then finished with peanut butter extract and caramel color. The beer’s name pays tribute to Honus Honus, lead singer of the experimental rock band Man Man, with a playful nod to the honey that anchors the recipe. The addition of lactose gives the ale a creamy mouthfeel that bridges the gap between the nutty peanut butter character and the floral sweetness of the honey.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Peanuts and honey sweetness dominate the nose immediately, followed by undertones of toasted bread and light floral notes. The overall impression is remarkably reminiscent of a peanut butter and honey sandwich.
Taste: Light peanut butter flavor arrives on the entry, giving way to a honeyed sweetness through the mid-palate. Biscuity, caramel malt builds underneath, lending the peanut butter an almost candy-like quality. The lactose rounds everything out with a pastry-like creaminess that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying.
Finish: Medium in length, with lingering malt and a trailing peanut butter note that stays balanced rather than sticky. A gentle caramel sweetness echoes on the close.
How to Drink Honess Honees
Serve cold, around 40–45°F, in a tulip glass or standard pint to let the peanut butter and honey aromatics open up. This ale is best enjoyed on its own, where its dessert-like character can shine. For a creative cocktail-adjacent serve, try a Beer Float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which amplifies the creamy lactose body. A Shandy built with fresh lemonade cuts the sweetness and makes it a refreshing warm-weather drink. A Michelada-style preparation with a salted rim and lime adds a savory contrast that highlights the peanut butter notes in an unexpected way.
Best For
Peanut butter lovers looking for a unique craft beer experience
Dessert beer night with friends exploring unconventional styles
Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who thinks they’ve tried everything
Pairing alongside a casual brunch or backyard cookout spread
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Honess Honees taste like? Honess Honees delivers a pronounced peanut butter flavor layered over clover honey sweetness, biscuity caramel malt, and a creamy, pastry-like body from the lactose addition. The overall effect is like drinking a liquid peanut butter and honey sandwich with a lightly toasted finish.
How does Honess Honees compare to other peanut butter beers? Unlike many peanut butter beers that use a stout or porter base — resulting in heavy, roasty flavors — Honess Honees is built on a golden ale, which makes it significantly lighter in body and more approachable. The honey and lactose additions create a sweeter, creamier profile that leans dessert-forward rather than malt-heavy.
Is Honess Honees good for craft beer beginners? Its approachable 5.6% ABV and dessert-like sweetness make it an accessible entry point for drinkers who enjoy flavored beverages but are new to craft beer. The peanut butter flavor is prominent enough that it reads more as a treat than a traditional beer.
Where is Honess Honees made? Honess Honees is brewed by Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin, a small town in the western part of the state along the St. Croix River Valley.
What foods pair well with Honess Honees? Chocolate brownies or a flourless chocolate cake complement the peanut butter notes in a classic combination. Banana bread mirrors the ale’s biscuity malt and sweetness. Spicy Thai peanut noodles create an interesting savory-sweet interplay. Soft pretzels with mustard offer a salty contrast that sharpens the honey character. Vanilla cheesecake echoes the lactose creaminess and rounds out the pairing.
What sizes does Honess Honees come in? Honess Honees is commonly available in a 4-pack format from Oliphant Brewing.
Is Honess Honees worth the price? Honess Honees positions as a specialty craft ale within the flavored beer segment, and its unique combination of real honey, lactose, and peanut butter flavor represents strong value for drinkers seeking something genuinely different from standard craft offerings. Its strong community ratings — 84 on BeerAdvocate and 3.9 on Untappd — suggest consistent quality that rewards the purchase.
Why Honess Honees?
Peanut butter beers are a crowded niche, but Honess Honees stands apart by building its recipe on a golden ale base rather than the typical dark stout or porter. That decision keeps the beer light enough to drink casually while still delivering an unmistakable peanut butter punch backed by clover honey and lactose creaminess. With an 84 on BeerAdvocate and nearly 8,300 ratings on Untappd averaging 3.9 out of 5, the beer has earned a dedicated following well beyond its small-town Wisconsin roots. For anyone who wants a dessert-style beer that doesn’t drink like a heavy meal, this is the one to reach for.