Scotch Broom Honey

Strong, earthy, slightly bitter

Scotch Broom

About this Honey

Harvested from the invasive Scotch Broom shrub in the Pacific Northwest. The nectar is dark and produces a honey that is quite strong, sometimes described as bitter or astringent. It is rarely sold as a table honey, but is often used by mead makers for its robust fermentation characteristics.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Cytisus scoparius

Harvest Season

Spring

Rarity Level

Specialty

Primary Regions

Pacific Northwest

Flavor Profile

Strong, earthy, slightly bitter

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Where Scotch Broom Honey is Produced

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2 states·1 apiaries
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Apiaries with Scotch Broom honey

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Honey Facts

Did you know that Scotch Broom honey gets its unique flavor profile solely from the nectar of the flowers the bees visit?

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