{"product_id":"bio-hopfen-melisse-sirupessenz","title":"Organic Hop-Lemon Balm Syrup Essence","description":"\u003ch2\u003e89Süd Organic Hop-Lemon Balm Syrup Essence. Organic syrup essence made from hops and lemon balm – tart, lemony, and non-alcoholic, for spritzers, sparkling wine, and aperitifs.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89Süd Organic Hop-Lemon Balm Syrup Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organic syrup essence from the 89Süd manufactory in Waldkirch, Bavarian Swabia: an extract of lemon balm and hops, sweetened with organic sugar, non-alcoholic and vegan, 330 ml in a swing-top bottle. Tart from the hops, lemony from the lemon balm. Not a classic syrup, not a ready-made powder, no added flavorings – a concentrate that you mix with water to make a spritzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHop-Lemon Balm Syrup Essence from 89Süd\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beverage concentrate that Flora and Christoph Nieß intentionally call an essence. Compared to conventional syrup, the manufacturer states it contains significantly less sugar and the highest possible concentration of raw ingredients. This makes it highly dilutable: one part essence to eight to nine parts water, meaning the 330 ml bottle makes about three liters of spritzer. Hops and lemon balm are a combination you rarely find on supermarket shelves: the fruity bitter note of the hops, here non-alcoholic and combined with the citrus freshness of the lemon balm. The manufacturer calls this variety its surprising all-rounder for sparkling mixed drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTart from the hops, lemony from the lemon balm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hop-Lemon Balm Syrup Essence tastes primarily of lemon balm: lemony, green, and fresh, like a lemon balm leaf rubbed between your fingers. Behind that, the hops kick in with a fruity bitter note that provides a dry finish to each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiluted with water, it becomes a spritzer that is tart rather than sweet. The lemon balm maintains the freshness, while the hops give the drink a mature character, the likes of which are usually only found in beer or tonic. Both come from a plant extract, sweetened with organic sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting a sweet fruit spritzer will be disappointed with this variety – the Rhubarb Syrup Essence from the same producer is a better choice for that. Hop-Lemon Balm is the tart, herbal bottle in the collection for people looking for a bitter edge in an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpritzer, sparkling wine, aperitif: one part essence, eight to nine parts water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplest way is a spritzer: one part essence to eight to nine parts cold mineral water, add ice, and you’re done. The manufacturer explicitly recommends it in water as a non-alcoholic refreshment – with plenty of carbonation, the hop note comes through most clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essence is equally fine in Prosecco, sparkling wine, or white wine: a splash in the glass turns a sparkling wine into a tart aperitif with herbal notes. In cocktails, it plays the role usually occupied by bitters or a tonic syrup; with gin and soda, you get a long drink that remains dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore the bottle in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it belongs in the refrigerator and should be consumed promptly; the manufacturer does not specify a timeframe for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e One part essence to eight parts ice-cold mineral water, plus a sprig of fresh lemon balm and a slice of lemon – the lemon brings the balm to the fore, while the hops remain in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Waldkirch in Bavarian Swabia, simmered by hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 89Süd manufactory is located in Waldkirch, a district of Winterbach in the Günzburg district. Flora and Christoph Nieß grow most of their fruits, herbs, flowers, and vegetables themselves using mixed cultivation; they source the remaining ingredients as regionally as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey simmer and bottle the products when the raw ingredients are at their ideal harvest time – by hand, from cultivation to bottling to the label. Flora Nieß draws the illustrations on the bottle herself. Since summer 2020, the essences have been officially organic certified, inspection body DE-ÖKO-006; the hops, lemon balm, and sugar in this bottle come from organic farming. All varieties are vegan and non-alcoholic; according to the manufacturer, flavor enhancers are strictly avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the home bar, after-work drinks, and guests who prefer non-alcoholic beverages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hop-Lemon Balm Syrup Essence is for anyone who wants a spritzer with character – tart, herbal, mature. It is perfect for the balcony after work, for the home bar as an aperitif base, and for the table when guests are driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer something greener, try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bio-gruene-kraeuter-sirupessenz\"\u003eGreen Herb Syrup Essence\u003c\/a\u003e with mint, lemon balm, and tarragon; if you love the bitter note, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bio-bitter-zitronen-sirupessenz\"\u003eBitter Lemon Syrup Essence\u003c\/a\u003e. You can find all seven varieties on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-89sued-manufaktur\"\u003e89Süd page\u003c\/a\u003e, and other concentrates in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-sirup\"\u003eSyrup\u003c\/a\u003e category. This essence is not suitable for those expecting a sweet, fruity drink – it remains tart, even with sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHops and lemon balm from Bavarian Swabia, simmered by hand – the non-alcoholic organic syrup essence for tart spritzers, sparkling wine, and aperitifs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"89Süd Manufaktur","offers":[{"title":"330 ml","offer_id":57548057706828,"sku":"026SUD0004","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/bio-hopfen-melisse-sirupessenz-freisteller.png?v=1790867415","url":"https:\/\/leniundhans.de\/en\/products\/bio-hopfen-melisse-sirupessenz","provider":"Leni \u0026 Hans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}