Beekeepers Blog

How to Use a Refractometer Having your own refractometer is a necessity when you begin harvesting salable honey. With it, you can be certain you are selling a product that meets the recommended guidelines to prevent fermentation. The most important...

One of the most bothersome aspects for a honey producer is crystallization. We’ve all had it happen at one time or another – but why does it happen? Honey is made up of 2 main types of natural sugars, fructose...

By: Bishop Decker “Spun or Whipped” honey is actually crystallized honey with a key difference from honeys that have naturally crystallized. With naturally crystallized honeys, the crystals are grainy, a bit like granulated sugar. Spun or whipped honey has been...

By: Nanette Davis - Master Beekeeper Youth Mentor Director Montgomery County Beekeepers Association  With the exceptional winter weather and possible snow days at home, you may have started to wonder exactly what happens to honey at freezing temperatures. Then after...

Part One   By: Lynne Jones It is said, “If you ask twelve beekeepers a question, you’ll get at least 13 different answers.” Unfortunately, this applies to the question of selling honey as well. In this two-part article, I’ll try...