About this Honey
A "Berry Patch" blend harvested in early summer. It combines the fruity, light amber notes of Raspberry honey with the slightly deeper, rich body of Blackberry honey. The result is a perfect balance of fruitiness and sweetness, with a smooth texture that is ideal for spreading on morning toast or biscuits.
Honey Characteristics
Rubus fruticosus / Rubus idaeus
Summer
Common
Universal / Pacific NW & SE
Warm summer berry patch, jammy crushed fruit, sweet blossom musk
Smooth, spreading syrup body with light seasonal granularity
Honey Profile Chart
Scale: 1 (Low) → 5 (High)
The Story
Foraging occurs during a compressed early summer window where wild Rubus fruticosus and Rubus idaeus canopy thickets erupt simultaneously. Honey bees encounter minimal physical flower barriers but must navigate high moisture variations within the dense briar patches, requiring stable ambient temperatures above 70°F for optimal nectar flow secretion. The blend balances out at a favorable fructose-to-glucose ratio that ensures extended liquid stability before forming micro-crystalline grains. In culinary applications, its mild acidity and high monosaccharide concentration act as an excellent humectant in baking, preserving crumb moisture without introducing overwhelming heavy caramelization during Maillard reactions.
Sensory Profile
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At a Glance
A Common variety, harvested in Summer, from Universal / Pacific NW & SE, derived from Rubus fruticosus / Rubus idaeus blossoms.