Using Honey for priming

[AdeFlesk]

I brewed tasty mcdoles APA but substituting a lot of the hops to use up my supply which is getting bigger with each order placed.


http://brushvalleybrewer.marklinton.net/2009/03/01/great-homebrew-recipes-mike-mcdole%E2%80%99s-tasty-american-pale-ale/

substitutions

warrior               --->  columbus
northern brewer  -->  perle

rest of the hops stayed the same.


On tasting after gravity check  the flavour is a little harsh with quite earthy tones I know it will die down while bottle conditioning but wondering if i use honey  for priming will this round the flavour a little