A "Bee" Bit of NoCo Sweetness - a Local Honey Tasting (DRAKE HALL)

Did you know there are over 350 backyard beekeepers, numerous foraging microclimates, and diverse honey flavor profiles in Northern Colorado? That one bee produces about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime? That "terroir", just like wine, impacts honey flavor? Join Lisa Boesen, certified chef and beekeeper, in this two-session course for an exploratory dive into nature’s beloved sweetener. 

Class One: 
1. Outline the local annual honeybee management cycle - what do those bees and beekeepers do throughout the year in Northern Colorado? 
2. Identify forage and floral patterns in the region 
3. Receive tips for helping all pollinators throughout our short growing season - everyone can help! 

Class Two: 
1. Learn the basic honey flavor categories and profiles 
2. Taste various local honey and experience different honey profiles – yum! 
3. Learn tips to use honey as a garnish and dish enhancer - more yum! 

Tuition includes five 1-ounce samples of local honey, a store sample, sustainable tasting utensils, and a UC Davis honey wheel.   

Lisa Boesen is the former Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association president and has been beekeeping for over seven years. She coordinates the annual Honey and Bee Product judging for the Larimer County Fair and enjoys increasing her knowledge base about all pollinator safety. As a plant-based chef and educator, she tests honeys as garnishes and tools to not only add sweetness but also various earthy and plant profiles to complement dishes. 

Notes

• A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
• If you do not have a Spring 25 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
• OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute's sustainability and are non-refundable.

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