>From my personal experience, some EHB can be quite hot.  Luckily, I haven't
seen any like this in some years.  Any really hot ones that I've seen I
have reason to suspect Africanization.

Same over here - with no AHB.  I have seen bees (meeters and greeters) that start to attack when you get within 20-30 yards and have had some that will follow for well over 100 yards.  It's rare but it happens.

Usual problem is hybrids with Carnica x A.m.m. often being the worst, although a large influx of A.m. ligustica into this area years ago continues to cause problems.

Day before yesterday I opened a lovely colony of A.m.m. with no smoke, despite the cool conditions.  Very docile and quiet on the comb while I clipped the queen.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
 

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