Dark Brown Honey

[QueenBee422]

I just extracted some honey from frames I had in the freezer from last summer.  Does freezing make the honey darker?

[paus]

No, the source of nectar makes the color of honey.  I got some honey out of a freezer, this week, that had been in a freezer a year it is the same in every way as it was when it went in the freezer.

[The15thMember]

Paus is correct, freezing doesn't affect the honey in any way, and different honey colors come from the different colored flower nectars.  I have some dark honey coming in right now.  It happens every June, and I just can't seem to nail down exactly what the source is.  If you have VERY dark comb, it can affect the color and flavor of the honey a little bit, especially if you are crushing and straining like I do, but other than that, the difference between honeys is only due to the nectar source.         

[Ben Framed]

QueenBee422
I have noticed the darker the honey, the stronger the flavor. Therefore I favor the lighter colored honey. After reading The15Members post I would like to ask you, how would you describe the taste of your dark honey?

Thanks,

Phillip

[Kathyp]

Buckwheat makes a very dark and kind of strong tasting honey.  My favorite!

[Ben Framed]

I haven't had buckwheat honey Kathy. If I ever get the chance I will try it. 

Phillip

[QueenBee422]

I would say it is a richer honey flavor - not super sweet (but sweet) and smooth.  Delicious!
These frames were pulled July/August 2021  I intentionally did not pull anything after that for the bees to have for the winter.

QueenBee422
I have noticed the darker the honey, the stronger the flavor. Therefore I favor the lighter colored honey. After reading The15Members post I would like to ask you, how would you describe the taste of your dark honey?

Thanks,

Phillip

[Michael Bush]

Time makes it darker...