Smell

[Sawwhet]

There is a very strong smell coming from my hives. It is somewhat a sweet, honey-like smell but has a slight vinegar smell as well. Is this normal?

[Lburou]

Sounds like it could be normal, I like the smell

[AmericasBeekeeper]

Goldenrod?

[johng]

Probably Golden Rod honey. Sounds normal for this time of year. I finally noticed honey smell around my hives yesterday. It has been a pretty long dearth since our last flow at home.

[EastSideBuzz]

Fermentation? There is always a bit of that going on in a weak hive. Does it smell like apple cider?

[Sawwhet]

Maybe a very slight apple cider smell but it is more sweet like honey. Is there something I should do if it is a weak hive at this late of a date?

[SRBrooks]

Do you know what propolis smells like? Maybe it's that.

Does it resemble pine at all? That what my hive smells like when I open it.

[G Barnett]

Goldenrod aroma abounds here in Knoxville. I bet you have the same. My sons love to go around the hives, just for the smell.

[Sawwhet]

It does not smell like pine. I have never smelled propolis.