About this Honey
Harvested from the cream-colored blossoms of the Elder bush in late spring. While bees often focus on the pollen, the nectar produces a distinct honey with a rich amber color. The flavor is robust and slightly tart, carrying the characteristic floral-musk aroma of the elderflower. It is often used in folk remedies alongside the berries themselves.
Honey Characteristics
Sambucus nigra
Late Spring
Specialty
Continental US
Musky elderflower bloom, tart dark berry skin, deep autumn woods
Velvety, moderately dense, setting into uniform granules
Honey Profile Chart
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The Story
Sambucus nigra blooms present an intricate foraging profile in late spring, as the flat-topped cymes produce massive quantities of high-protein pollen but highly volatile, delicate nectar amounts. To secure a monofloral yield, apiaries must be situated in dense, mature river valleys where high humidity levels prevent the shallow flowers from drying out during the peak morning foraging hours. The honey features a standard glucose foundation that naturally sets over time into uniform, fine granules without forming hard, separation layers. Its robust acidity and unique floral-musk chemical profile allow it to cut cleanly through heavy lipids, making it a functional pairing asset for fresh mascarpone, soft goat cheeses, and rich dairy bases.
Sensory Profile
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At a Glance
A Specialty variety, harvested in Late Spring, from Continental US, derived from Sambucus nigra blossoms.