I've been reading the many posts about the smell of goldenrod or
aster nectar, and sure enough, as the goldenrod started coming in I
noticed a foul, body-odor type smell as I worked my one hive.
 
     Last week I washed my bee suit for the first time since May, and
what do you know?  No more foul odors!
 
     Disclaimer:  I do not mean to disparage the hygiene of those who
have reported foul-smelling hives.  In fact, aster is just beginning to
come in here in NE Tennessee, so I'm anticipating that my hive will stink
soon, too.