>From: Gerry Visel <[log in to unmask]> (by way of Cliff Anthon
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>Subject: "Mildew" Smelling Honey
>
>I have some honey I took off in mid September that tastes fine, but has a
>distinct smell not at all unlike mildew.  Is this goldenrod or do I need
>to replace some frames?
>
>   I know honey will pick up odors, but it is only this batch, and it has
>been stored in clean plastic buckets since extracting last month.  I'm
>wondering if I ought to just feed it back to the bees.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Gerry and the other Visels at
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Gerry,
I am forwarding your question to the "Bee-List". Perhaps someone there can
help.  Remember tho - smell is also a very inportant part of taste.  If it
doesn't smell right to you, don't try to sell it.  My suggestion is to just
feed it back to the bees.
 
Cliff>