Honey gone thick and opaque

[Black Comb]

I too have some 3 year old that has never crystallised and has a low water content.
Probably similar forage to Erica, (+ lime from the trees in the village) she lived in these parts in those days. Bramble is my biggest nectar source.

 

[enrico]

The forage is mostly hedgerow with a bit of ... well, have a look at the apiary site and you'll get the idea. It's rural with one off housing, no arable crops, no sheep just a bit of cattle.
Unfortunately I've no idea what the water content is and I don't have any way of testing.

It is well worth getting a honey fractometer, I managed without one for thirty years and got one last year. £20 from fleabay from china. So easy to use and gives a really good idea of water content before you extract.
Interested in your comment though black comb. This is my first year of a huge lime crop. As yet it is golden and still runny although it has got a little bit of clouding in some jars. I will let you know if it ever sets! I may be eating my words about most honey crystallising. Maybe I should have said, I have never had honey that hasn't crystallised until now! Never stop learning in this hobby! Anyway, re the original post, trust me.....there is nothing wrong with your honey dogged!

 

[Arfermo]

My honey never crystalizes, even after 2years in a cool environment. All I do is strain and jar, no heating. No OSR around here though.

Rather surprised. Perhaps the forage in your area is different from most others. Have you any explanation - or does the majority opinion on this site agree with you? Worth a survey?

 

[farbee]

Can't you just warm it up to get it clear again or does this affect taste?

 

[enrico]

You can warm it....GENTLY..... or it will affect the taste!