Tap Handle #658: Killian's - Wilde Honey Ale

Tap size:  9.5"
Rarity:  beer no longer produced
Mounting:  3/8" ferrule on 5/16" anchor bolt

Here is a simple tap that I find really appealing. First you have the hexagon-shaped acrylic piece that has a metallic honeycomb decal inside the acrylic, and decals also on the outside with the Killian's name and the name of the beer (not sure why the old English version of Wild is used). At the bottom is a barrel that the honeycomb is attached to. The front and back are identical to each other, as are the two sides, so I have reduced the number of photos taken. The overall effect is quite nice and photos don't capture the simple beauty very well. These occasionally appear on the secondary market, but being an older tap, it is not as readily available as newer taps.

For more about Killian's, see this post.

Click through to read more about Killian's Wilde Honey Ale and to see more photos of this wild tap...

To meet the increasing demand for honey beers and the consumer trend for variety, Coors introduced George Killian's Wilde Honey Ale nationwide in 1996. Killian's Wilde Honey was a red ale brewed with pure clover honey for an enticing honey aroma and a sweet finish. Crystal and Amber malts are used to give the brew a deep copper color and medium body. It had a full malty taste, a rich flavor and a clean finish. Wilde Honey Ale ceased production around 2006.

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