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Re: Honey flavor - mint?
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"J. Waggle" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:43:05 -0400
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Timothy C. Eisele <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Most years, the honey has a "fruity" flavor, but this year it
>tastes distinctly of mint.  


Hello Tim,

I would also investigate the possibility that it may be Alfalfa.

Alfalfa is “white to amber-colored, with a pleasant minty flavor” (Lovell)

Best Wishes,

Joe Waggle ~ Derry, PA 
‘Bees Gone Wild Apiaries' 
FeralBeeProject.com 

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