What Does Goldenrod Honey Smell Like? The Truth Behind the Funky Aroma
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5 min read
Experienced beekeepers often prepare newcomers for the pungent shock of goldenrod season, as the uncapped nectar fills the air with a notoriously funky, stinky socks aroma. This surprising and off-putting scent is the signature sign of goldenrod honey production, but it is dramatically different from the final taste and aroma of the cured, bottled product.