Judy (A.K.A Dave Gaida) asks about a smell coming from a hive.
 
Judy, the best description I ever heard of Goldenrod nectar is that it
 smells like old sneakers .  I know the power of suggestion can be
overwhelming, but if the smell is anything like sweaty socks, old sneakers,
etc. it is definitely goldenrod.  To me, the odor is not there once the
nectar is reduced to honey.
 
Lloyd
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