My beekeeping friend, P.N., says that if he tastes some of the honey on
an uncapped comb then compares it with the taste of the honey as it comes
out of the extractor, the taste is different.  Some of his friends say,
"Nope, there is no difference."
 
What is your experience, opinion, or perhaps research in this matter?
What about this as a working hypothesis:
 
     A flavor gradient exists in old combs which have been used
     repeatedly for extraction.  Honey near the cappings has a
     different flavor than the honey at the base of the cells.
 
Or if you prefer a null hypothesis:  "There is no difference in the
flavor of honey at a place within a particular cell.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.  Post to me directly if you don't
feel that a thread should be started.
 
Cordially yours,
 
Jim
 
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