Madras Carrot Blossom

Carrot blossoms are a good source of nectar for honeybees, so the pollination process results in a good secondary crop of honey. Carrot blossom honey smells a little like fresh wood shavings; It's herbal, peppery, earthy, musky, and a little sour.

The mead produced from this variety of honey is remarkably dry, perhaps because it doesn’t have any of the fruitiness we find in so many other kinds of honey. It is very clean in aroma and flavor. All of the qualities of the source honey -- its spice, herb, and earthiness -- are present in the mead, though somewhat muted. There is a touch of the original sourness and a suggestion if incense, reminiscent of some Belgian Saison beers, and the woodiness has been toned down to something more like wheat, bringing to mind some of the more unusual historical German lagers and weissbiers. As such, this varietal pairs well with traditional savory foods from Northern Europe.

Tasting Notes
There is a touch of the original sourness and a suggestion if incense, reminiscent of some Belgian Saison beers, and the woodiness has been toned down to something more like wheat, bringing to mind some of the more unusual historical German lagers and weissbiers.

Food Pairing Notes
This varietal pairs well with traditional savory foods from Northern Europe. Show Less