Bright yellow honey in Tampa, FL--? Brazilian Pepper flow?

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bhough

October 11, 2010, 01:30:47 PM
Dear Friends,

I recently moved down to Tampa, FL from Pittsburgh, PA.  I purchased two nucs this spring and pulled off a full capped frame this weekend.  The honey was alot "brighter" and very yellow compared to the spring/summer flow.  We do have brazilian pepper trees in our neighborhood (unfortunately) and the honey had a bit of an aftertaste.

Does this make sense to the Florida people? Is brazilian pepper nectar bright yellow with an aftertaste?

Thanks!
Bruce

fish_stix

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October 11, 2010, 01:53:13 PM
Yes! You got it! We leave it on our hives for winter food and extract in Jan-Feb just before the citrus flow. Usually only good for bakery honey although some folks like it.

hardwood

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October 11, 2010, 02:35:51 PM
Yepp, you guessed it...yellow honey with a bitter(ish) aftertaste. We just pulled a barrel and a half for those who actually like it. The next time we pull (late Oct. it looks like) it will all be sold as baking grade.

It will crystallize if you look at it funny so don't let it stand around for long!

Scott
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Tommyt

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October 11, 2010, 09:27:31 PM
Glad to Hear this about the Flavor
the new Trap out hive I got is making Honey
and I tried some the other day
and it was a bit off (sour)
I thought it was because it wasn't capped yet  :roll:

Tom
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bhough

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October 11, 2010, 10:24:11 PM
Thanks Guys,
b
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