Cereal-and-beer crossovers usually lean hard into gimmick territory, but Honey Bunches of Blonde is a genuine collaboration between Post Consumer Brands and Lakeville Brewing Company in Minnesota, built around the flavors of Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal rather than just slapping the box art on a can.
Honey Bunches of Blonde at a glance
| Style | Blonde ale |
| Inspiration | Post’s Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal |
| Brewery | Lakeville Brewing Company, Lakeville, Minnesota, in partnership with Post Consumer Brands |
| Release type | Limited-edition collaboration |
| Availability | On tap now at Lakeville Brewing Company, expected through mid-September 2026 |
How it tastes
Post says the beer went through pilot batches specifically to dial in a flavor profile before the full-size batch, with Post’s own team helping apply finishing touches meant to evoke the aroma of a bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats.
As a blonde ale, it is built to be light and approachable rather than a heavy dessert-style beer. Post describes sweet honey notes, a touch of toasted grain and a crisp finish, which tracks with the cereal’s own honey-and-oat identity without pushing into overly sweet or syrupy territory.
The base style keeps it drinkable: blonde ales are typically light-bodied with restrained hop character, which gives the honey and toasted grain notes room to come through without a lot of competing bitterness.
It is closer to a real blonde ale with a honey-and-toasted-grain accent than a novelty beer built entirely around a cereal box.
- A genuine brewing collaboration with pilot batches, not just cereal branding slapped on a generic beer
- Light, sessionable blonde ale base keeps it drinkable rather than a heavy novelty beer
- Honey and toasted grain notes give a real nod to the cereal without being overly sweet
- Fun crossover appeal for anyone who grew up on Honey Bunches of Oats
- Extremely limited: on tap only at one Minnesota brewery, through mid-September 2026
- Not available in cans or bottles for takeaway as far as currently announced
- Not available through major alcohol-delivery apps, including Saucey
- As a novelty collaboration, it is unlikely to become a permanent, easy-to-find beer
Who it is for
Honey Bunches of Blonde is for Minnesota-area beer drinkers curious about a well-executed novelty collaboration, and for blonde ale fans who like a honey-forward, sessionable beer. It is not realistic for anyone outside driving distance of Lakeville Brewing Company before mid-September 2026.
Honey Bunches of Blonde FAQs
What is Honey Bunches of Blonde?
Honey Bunches of Blonde is a limited-edition blonde ale that Post Consumer Brands made in collaboration with Lakeville Brewing Company in Minnesota, inspired by Post’s Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal.
What does Honey Bunches of Blonde taste like?
It is a light blonde ale with sweet honey notes, a touch of toasted grain and a crisp finish, built to echo the cereal’s flavor without being overly sweet.
Where can I buy Honey Bunches of Blonde?
It is on tap now at Lakeville Brewing Company in Lakeville, Minnesota, and expected to be available through mid-September 2026.
Is Honey Bunches of Blonde available on Saucey?
No. We checked Saucey’s search directly (with delivery set to Los Angeles) and it does not come up, which makes sense for a single-location, on-tap-only release.
Where to buy Honey Bunches of Blonde
Honey Bunches of Blonde is only available on tap at Lakeville Brewing Company in Lakeville, Minnesota, through roughly mid-September 2026. We checked Saucey directly and it returned no results, and there is no announced retail or can release at this time.
The verdict
Honey Bunches of Blonde earns more credit than most brand-tie-in beers because Post and Lakeville Brewing actually treated it like a real recipe project, with pilot batches to get the flavor right rather than a rushed marketing stunt. It will not reach most drinkers before it is gone, but for a limited-run novelty collaboration, it is a well-made one.
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FAQs
Who makes Honey Bunches of Blonde?
Honey Bunches of Blonde is brewed by Lakeville Brewing Company (run in partnership with Post Consumer Brands, alongside independent ownership).
What kind of beer is Honey Bunches of Blonde?
Honey Bunches of Blonde is a Blonde ale.
Is Honey Bunches of Blonde gluten free?
No. Like most traditional beers, Honey Bunches of Blonde is brewed from barley and/or wheat, both of which contain gluten.
How can I make Honey Bunches of Blonde taste better?
Serve it at the right temperature and in the right glass (see below), or use it as the base for a beer cocktail. Our beer cocktails guide has recipes worth trying.
Where is Honey Bunches of Blonde made?
Honey Bunches of Blonde is brewed by Lakeville Brewing Company in Lakeville, Minnesota, in partnership with Post Consumer Brands.
How do I open Honey Bunches of Blonde without a bottle opener?
A lighter, a sturdy key, a spoon, or the edge of a table all work in a pinch. See our full guide on opening a beer without a bottle opener for 8 methods that actually work.
What glass should I use for Honey Bunches of Blonde?
A standard pint or tulip glass works well for a Blonde ale like Honey Bunches of Blonde. See our beer glassware guide for style-by-style recommendations.
