The health benefits of raw honey is one reason that we buy our honey from Brighton honey. Honestly if it had no health benefit at all we would still... read more buy this honey, it is simply delicious. I have it in my tea every morning and my husband likes it on his cheerios. It makes the most amazing honey mustard and I have used it as a drizzle over roasted carrots. I buy several jars a year and have been purchasing honey from Brighton honey for a few years now. I bought the last jar of the Spring honey this year and was a bit concerned that I would run out before the fall honey had been harvested, thankfully I did not. The honey is always fresh even though it can be stored for long periods of time. Honey comb makes a wonderful natural substitute for sugar making it diabetic friendly. Last but not least I would like to thank Ward and his family for all the efforts required to supply his neighbors and community with these amazing products. As you can see from the photo we use a good bit of honey. The three jars in the photo have been purchased over the last 6 months. Ward please Bee kind and save the last jar for me!
Linda Cochrane December 23, 2022
I found this place online on Friday evening and was able to “schedule” a time to show up for a short tour the next day. Ward is extremely welcoming not... read more only with his hives but his entire property and home. I haven’t met many beekeepers, but I’ll probably never meet a more humble one. All of our questions were answered in full detail and we absorbed all there is to know about queen bees, honey production, and how bees survive the winter. A perfect place to bring a date or the family for an hour, and I can’t even begin to describe the honey itself—it’s that tasty, natural and sweet. We bought two jars and some even contain chunks of honeycomb as a sweet delicacy. 10/10 will return someday.
David Kensek August 1, 2021
Fantastic honey and great people! Will buy from again. Highly recommended. The fall honey is superb
joseph graham September 16, 2020
Brighton Honey is delicious, they say the best health benefits comes from honey that is sourced locally in your area. I am so excited that I have Ward in my... read more life to provide me with this nectar of the gods. I have the honey in my morning tea and it really helps me to get ready for my day with a HUGE pep in my step. The best thing about honey is that it never goes off - did you know that?! I just got this honey lasy week and already I am half way through my supply. I have found Brighton Honey to be super resonsive to my needs, Ward gets back to you as soon as you hit the send button on your phone! Seriously guys, if you havent tried Brighton Honey yet, you really should, as I said before its delicious and good for you:)
Rory Griffin November 3, 2022
Love locally sourced
Tammy Bryant December 26, 2022
Ward was great! I had a few questions about bees around my outside deck! He was knowledgeable and was patient in answering all my questions! I can’t... read more wait to go try some honey!
Angela September 16, 2019
The honey was fantastic customer service was phenomenal if your looking to purchase pure honey from a reputable company this is the best around
Lou D'Alessio December 18, 2023
Local honey!
Gene Fleming January 20, 2023
My wife and I took our two young grandsons to learn about beekeeping, and Ward was wonderfully accommodating. He did a great job showing and talking about the bees and... read more hives. Of course, the grand finale was having the boys taste his delicious honey and take home some honeycomb and a honey bear. They have been sharing their excitement and experience with their classmates and friends. Well done, Ward.
David Meade September 16, 2021
I had a huge bee swarm in my yard and did not know what to do. I contacted Brighton Honey and Edward was at my home within an hour and... read more safety removed the majority of the bees. He came back a second time to collect most of the bees that were left. I am very thankful for the help!
Kelly Carson August 2, 2024
Honey is not something I enjoy — it’s something I was forced to eat to help with allergies or a sore throat… I would consume it only with tea and... read more the like.
HOWEVER — this spring honey is D E L I C I O U S. It is light, and has an almost fruity aftertaste. Maybe floral? But it tasted fruity to me. The price is jaw dropping for the quality of this honey. Pat those little gals on the head because they are definitely doing some work; absolutely amazing and recommended. Customer service is great and cozy 💛🍯
Amanda Kime July 9, 2024
Great beekeeper and incredible honey!
Elizabeth Kellman September 16, 2020
Raw and delicious honey. I picked two different flavors. I will pick up more.
aakash patel February 15, 2021
The quality of the honey is immediately obvious. It comes in a real glass jar and to protect it in shipping they used lots of soft material to keep it... read more safe. The taste is perfect, it's what I remember when I was growing up in a small town in Mexico. The flavor of the honey is complex, It's not just sweet, you can taste fruit, flowers, and other vegetation as a discrete under tone flavour. I am extatic about my purchase and have decided to be a regular customer. Oh and my kids love the stuff, they started putting it on hot cakes instead of syrup. It's all natural and healthier than anything with corn syrup, so it makes my wife and I super happy to see them eat it.
e July 23, 2024
You know where to go if you need pure natural honey in Rochester. Plus Ward is happy to chat about his process and even offers a tour if interested.
Olusola Ajibade September 21, 2023
WOW!!! Ward is terrific! We had a sudden Honeybee swarm turn into thousands of bees and a 9inch deep hive in our yard close to our pool. Ward returned our... read more call ASAP and the next we knew he was in our yard. Ward explained why it was happening and what the procedure was for safe removal. The best part of what we wrongly assumed was to be an ordeal...Wards’ Spring and Fall honeys are fantastic, you have to try some for yourself.
Theresa Harpole September 16, 2020
Ward was extremely helpful and supplied a quick quote for a company meeting gift consideration. I'm sure the honey is as sweet as the service.
Tina DiVita September 16, 2020
The snow covered hives are beautiful. The birds abound at the feeders. A small piece of solitude where the cats peacefully sleep.
Alden Graham September 16, 2020
Local Wildflower Honey
Located in the town of Brighton just outside Rochester, New York is our apiary and gardens. At Brighton Honey, we are passionate about honey and pride ourselves on producing locally sourced wildflower honey without chemicals, antibiotics, or pesticides. It's natural, raw honey sourced from my hives. If you are looking for local honey please contact us or you can purchase honey online. If you want to stop by to purchase honey and you can see the bees hard at work. Brighton Honey is 100% pure, raw, unfiltered, all-natural, and is never heat-treated. If you hold it up to the sunlight you can see specks of pollen grains and tiny pieces of white beeswax, something that missing in processed or imported honey typically from the supermarket.
If you are looking for honey in the Hudson Valley please visit my brother's site West Nyack Honey
Honey is a natural plant product gathered by bees and is:
Naturally vegan
Naturally kosher
A near-zero carbon footprint source of concentrated energy!
What is honey?
What is honey? Honey is concentrated flower nectar that has been processed by bees. The bees ingest the nectar and enzymes break down complex sugars into simple sugars. The bees then place the honey in wax cells and fan it with their wings to remove the excess moisture. Honey is 80% natural sugar, mostly fructose, and glucose. Honey is much sweeter than table sugar.
What is local honey?
Local honey can be considered local to the region where the nectar is gathered and its source. The region is based on geography along with the tree cover and wildflower mix. Most of the nectar in the spring is from trees while the fall honey is from fall wildflowers.
Will honey help my cough?
Will honey help my cough? Yes! Honey is a long-trusted remedy for temporary relief from coughing. Honey has also been shown to be more effective in treating children’s coughs than over the counter cough medicines.
How many calories in honey?
How many calories in honey? Each tablespoon of honey contains about 60 calories. Honey has a healthy glycemic index (GI) because its simple sugars are gradually absorbed into the bloodstream. It may be better than some other sweeteners for those who need to watch their sugar intake.
What is raw honey?
Raw honey is honey that is taken directly from the hive without heat stabilization or additives. Raw honey will naturally crystallize over time.
What is Honeycomb?
A honeycomb is a structure of a hexagonal lattice of cells made from wax that honeybees use for honey storage and brood rearing. Honeycomb is a delicacy and is honey that is sealed in beeswax cells is the purest form of raw honey. The wax has little or no nutritional value and will pass through our gut without issue. For more information: Wikipedia link
For millennia, humans have been consuming honey. During the early days of hominids, honey was the primary source of concentrated energy. In ancient civilizations, honey was a highly prized and luxurious gift. Honey has been utilized for medicinal purposes, trade, fermentation for beverages, and as a natural sweetener for tea. Beekeepers, who manage an apiary, are unique farmers who cultivate honey as a crop. Beekeeping is the process of providing a safe and secure habitat for bees which in turn saves them energy and allows for the harvesting of honey for human consumption. This practice has been around for centuries and is one of the most important agricultural practices.
Natural Honey is a highly concentrated solution of sugars from flower nectar or a solution that has reached supersaturation. The complex flavors of local honey are a unique combination of the flora within a geographic location and the influences of climate and soil. Flower nectar is the treat or payment to bees provided by plants in trade for pollination. Honeybees drive off the water concentrating the nectar which accomplishes two major objectives saving space and naturally creating a substance that protects the sugars from spoiling.
Humans have been gathering and using honey for over 10,000 years. It was even discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The ancient Egyptians were well aware of honey's medicinal properties and produced mead, a fermented alcoholic beverage made from honey. Even today, honey is used as a medicine and many believe it has health benefits, including treating allergies, wounds, burns, and having antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Honey is not only delicious and nutritious but also a natural product with multiple uses beyond eating it out of the jar. It can be used as a sweetener in recipes or beverages, as an ingredient in DIY beauty products, or added to your skincare routine. You can even use it around the house as a cleaning agent or household remedy.
Being nice to all bees is crucial for their well-being and the health of our planet. Here are a few ways to show kindness to bees: 1. Plant bee-friendly flowers and plants: Create a bee-friendly garden by growing a variety of nectar and pollen-rich flowers. Bees rely on these floral resources for their survival and pollination. 2. Avoid using pesticides: Many pesticides are harmful to bees and can contribute to their decline. Opt for natural pest control methods or use organic alternatives that are safe for bees. 3. Provide water sources: Bees need water for hydration. Create bee-friendly water sources like shallow dishes or birdbaths with floating objects for bees to land on and drink safely. 4. Build bee houses or nests: Some bee species, like solitary bees, require nesting sites. You can construct bee houses using materials like bamboo or drilled wooden blocks to provide shelter for these bees. 5. Educate others: Spread awareness about the importance of bees and their declining populations. Encourage others to be kind to bees and take action to protect them. Remember, by being nice to bees, you are not only helping them but also playing a vital role in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring the pollination of many plants that we rely on for our food and ecosystems.
Unlike other bee-like insects, honeybees are vegetarians and don’t like to be around humans. The only reason honeybees may be interested in you is they smell something sweet perhaps perfume or conditioner. Never swat at bees. If you ever see a clump of bees please make a beekeeper happy and give them a call and let them rescue the bees.