Honeybees took no notice while the human world was consumed by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The insects kept on living their lives. However, the weather in 2020 was not as favorable for honey production as it had been the year before. With hot weather and moderate to severe drought throughout the summer months, there was less nectar available for the bees to collect. We harvested a small batch in the summer, and none at all in the fall.
That said, while the quantity of honey was down, the quality did not suffer. Whites Hill 2020 Golden honey is rich and smooth. It tastes of orange, peach, and raisin, with a hint of cinnamon. Raw and unfiltered, this honey is a touch of liquid sunshine in a tough year.
