Here's something I've been preparing for Mead Day (next Saturday, Aug 3), but since it came up:
 
WHERE TO PURCHASE HONEY
http://www.honeylocator.com/search.asp
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NORTHERN BREWER
 

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MIDWEST HOMEBREWING
 
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FARMER'S MARKET - Steve Piatz
 
You can get local wildflower honey at the farmers markets in Minneapolis or Saint Paul.  I'd skip the dandelion blossom and sunflower blossom.  Buckwheat blossom is pretty strong but if you like the flavor in pancakes it is usually available.  Some folks like linden/basswood honey which is also local.
 
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COSTCO - Rick Oftel
Cheap good honey in 5lb containers
 
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TRADER JOE'S - Rick Oftel
Mesquite honey in smaller tins
 
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MILLERS HONEY COMPANY
http://www.millershoney.com
P.O. Box 500
Colton, CA 92324
909-825-1722
909-825-5932 (Fax)
mail@millershoney.com 
Rita Miller
7/21/2008
 
clover - $99/5 gal, $9.50/1 gal
Orange Blossom - $99/5 gal, $9.50/1 gal
Sage - $99/5 gal
Wildflower - $75/5 gal, $8/gal
 
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THE BEE FOLKS
http://www.beefolks.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=5&cat=Honey%2C+Bulk
 
"Good selection, but $$$" - Curt Stock
"I haven't ordered from them, but they have some interesting stuff" - Steve Piatz
 
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SMILEY APIARIES - Steve Piatz
http://floridatupelohoney.com/items.cfm?ItemTopCategory=Honey&ItemCategory=60%20lb%2E%20Pail%20Tupelo%20Honey
 
Tupelo Honey
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DUTCH GOLD - Steve Piatz
http://www.dutchgoldhoney.com/store/dept.asp?dept_id=6
 
Raspberry Blossom - last time I asked they said it wouldn't be available until fall, 
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MEL-O HONEY - Cannon Falls, MN
http://www.mel-o.com/Index1.htm
 
Told me to just order from DraperBee.com for the specialty honeys in the quantities we
want. - Steve Piatz
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DRAPER'S SUPER BEE APIARIES, IN - Steve Piatz
http://www.draperbee.com/
32 Avonlea Lane
Millerton,  PA  16936
800-233-4273
570-537-2727 - Fax
sales@draperbee.com
7/25/08
 
Acacia Acacia honey is an very light, very smooth honey. It was produced here in Pennsylvania during the spring of 2007.  (only available in 1 lb., 2 lb. & 5 lb. containers)
 
5 lb - $15.95
Basswood     Light honey with a strong flavor.
Clover       Light honey with pleasing, mild taste.
Goldenrod    Locally produced light honey with distinctive flavor.
Orange Blossom Light honey with a fresh scent and sweet taste.
Wildflower   Dark honey blended for a mild flavor.
 
5 lb - $17.95
Alfalfa      Very light honey with a pleasing, mild flavor and aroma.
Buckwheat    Very dark and full-bodied honey.
Tulip Poplar Dark in color but has a mild flavor.
 
5 lb - $24.95
Acacia
Tupelo Light heavy bodied honey with a distinctive taste.
 
11 1/2 lb. Plastic Gallon - $29.00
Clover
Wildflower
 
11 1/2 lb. Plastic Gallon - $31.00 each
Basswood, Goldenrod & Orange Blossom
 
11 1/2 lb. Plastic Gallon - $38.95 each
Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Tulip Poplar
 
11 1/2 lb. Plastic Gallon - $52.00 each
Tupelo
 
4 gallon case lot prices available please call
 

60 lb - $ 129.00
Clover &
Wildflower
 
60 lb - $ 141.00 each
Basswood,
Goldenrod &
Orange Blossom
 
60 lb - $145.00 each
Alfalfa,
Buckwheat,
Tulip Poplar
 
60 lb - $201.95 each
Tupelo


From: mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dutch
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 11:10 PM
To: mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [mnbrewers] honey

Looks like folks in the club are making mead on 2 August. I see that
Northern Brewer has quite a few varieties of honey on the shelves. Are
there any other options? Isn't this the time of the year when the new honey
is available? (I don't know if new vs. old honey matters. I guess I'll
find out at mead class on 3 August.)

Greg
River Falls, WI

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