Can You Trust Cheap Honey? The Truth Behind Honey Labels

Does cheap honey automatically mean bad honey? What about all the claims that certain grocery store brands are "fake"? In this episode of the Fermenstation Podcast, Brian and Derica dig into one of the most confusing topics in homebrewing: honey quality. After researching dozens of sources, certifications, lawsuits, labeling requirements, and conflicting online claims, one thing became clear—the deeper you look, the murkier the answers become. We discuss: *Does inexpensive honey make inferior mead? *What "adulterated honey" actually means *Can honey be heated and still be considered real? *Raw vs. filtered vs. processed honey *True Source Certification and what it actually tells you *Country of origin and why it matters *Why internet "good honey" and "bad honey" lists often contradict each other *Does crystallization prove honey is real? *Is imported honey automatically lower quality? *How much any of this actually affects your brewing Rather than repeating internet myths, we examine the evidence, discuss what we know, point out what we don't know, and explain how we're approaching honey selection for future recipes. If you've ever wondered whether you should spend more on honey—or if your favorite grocery store brand is good enough for mead—this conversation is for you. What honey do you brew with most often? Have you noticed a real difference between inexpensive and premium honey? Let us know in the comments! _____________________________________ Become a City Steading VIP - Click to learn more http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club Want more City Steading? Recipes: @CitySteadingBrews Tastings: @citysteadingtastingroom Chaos: @CitySteadingBTB Rants: @CitySteadingUnfiltered Non-Alcoholic Beverages: @CitySteadingZero Gardening: @PlantLifeYT Website: http://www.city-steading.com Instagram:   / citysteading   #Honey #Mead #Homebrewing #FakeHoney #RealHoney #HoneyTesting #MeadMaking #CitySteadingBrews #FermenStation #HomebrewPodcast #RawHoney #BrewingIngredients #Fermentation #HoneyMyths #FoodScience