Strange honey down in Atlanta

durkie · August 25, 2009, 08:08:32 PM

Hi folks, I just checked in on a friend's top bar hive down here in Atlanta. Hadn't been in there for several months, and it looks great.

We saw some uncapped honey though that was unlike anything I've ever seen - it was milky white. I initially thought that it was brood before the larva shape had formed, or that it was really just clear nectar and the light was reflecting off of it strangely, but it is definitely milky white/very pale yellow.

Well lo and behold, this stuff is absolutely the best tasting honey I've ever had. It tastes like a blend of honey and maple syrup...a lot of maple to it.

Anyone have any idea what it might be? I can only assume it's something that was blooming recently since it's uncapped, but I have no idea what that might be.

Thanks!
Craig
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fish_stix · August 25, 2009, 10:32:19 PM

Drone semen! Sorry I just had to do it! :-D

annette · August 25, 2009, 11:23:57 PM

I have tasted the most delicious honey from Hawaii that is totally white in color. Perhaps you have some unusual flowers???

durkie · August 26, 2009, 01:37:43 AM

I suppose that's entirely possible, but it's nothing I know about. Who knows where those little creatures go...

I'd really like to have it analyzed though and figure out what it is. And then plant a ton of it.

Think such a thing would be feasible for a single person? Seems like just a lab test or so...

durkie · September 21, 2009, 08:37:40 PM

Solved!

reinbeau · September 21, 2009, 11:09:11 PM

Quote from: durkie on September 21, 2009, 08:37:40 PM
Solved!

Wow! That's too funny. Enterprising little girls, huh?

poka-bee · September 22, 2009, 12:34:48 AM

Maybe they are planning on baking to stay warm??? That is so funny! Smart little bugs know where to get easy pickins!
Jody

durkie · September 22, 2009, 01:42:14 AM

hah...kind of disappointing that it's not some crazy plant growing nearby, but still really neat that they managed to figure all that out. and i guess i don't have to worry about them overwintering.

luvin honey · September 22, 2009, 11:52:35 AM

I think I missed something! What did it end up being? Sounds fascinating!

durkie · September 22, 2009, 11:54:33 AM

as far as i can tell, icing. the bees are about a half mile away from the world's biggest wholesale manufacturer of icings and glazes.

luvin honey · September 22, 2009, 11:57:35 AM

Oh my goodnes!! :shock: These animals will certainly go on to evolve :)