From the heart of the Willamette Valley to the coastal tidelands of the Yaquina River Estuary, Oso Honey Farm brings you a wide array of raw varietal honeys harvested from PNW adapted honeybees. This raw honey tells a land-based story through flavor.
For over a decade, beekeeper Henry Storch has been breeding locally adapted honeybees in remote parts of the Oregon Coast Range. Thriving in the cool and damp conditions found in the region, these bees produce honey earlier in the season. Alongside local farmers, Henry works with his bees to pollinate crops that produce unique varietal honeys that complement the wildflower honeys harvested in the Coast Range. Oso Honey is proud to offer this dynamic range of Oregon-harvested raw honey.
Varietals
A light amber honey harvested mid August from the drier side of the Coast Range. Queen Anne's lace, tansy ragwort and forest groundsel along with a wide diversity of wildflowers that continued to bloom in the high soil moisture conditions of 2022. This honey has a funky dried fruit flavor with minor citrus notes.
A light honey harvest mid July from the drier side of the Coast Range near Blodgett. This honey has a rich buttery, almost salty flavor from the different set of wildflowers that bloom along with the wild blackberry.
A dark honey harvest late August from Smith and Kiger islands South of Corvallis. Bees foraged on an heirloom Gill Brothers squash variety, "Golden Delicious," being grown for the snack market. Strong flavored honey with candy corn and dried fruit flavors that finish with a tamarind tartness.
A late harvested honey from fields in Corvallis. Featuring earthy notes and hints of dried fruit attributed to pumpkin, with a light and pleasant funk thanks to chicory on the backend. An overall jammy quality that makes this variety something special.
A light amber honey harvested early July from Oso Honey Farm South of Corvallis as well as apiaries on nearby Smith and Kiger Islands. The bees were working both planted clover crops as well as a wide variety of wildflowers along the Willamette river and side channels.
A light honey harvested in late June from Kiger Island South of Corvallis. This unique honey has a very floral taste reminiscent of the resins and sclareol produced by the clary sage plant. Very limited quantities but we will be producing more in 2023.
Our lightest honey harvested in mid July from the banks of the Yaquina River from Elk City to the lower reaches of the Estuary. Three different species of non-native blackberry combine to make this crisp clean honey with the classic blackberry cinnamon spiciness.
A dark honey harvested late May from Tangent area where bright white fields of the oilseed crop blanket the area visible from I-5 and Highway 34 in the late spring. This monofloral meadowfoam has a rich root beer and vanilla/marshmallow flavor.
A light amber honey harvested in June from the edge of the Yaquina River Estuary near Toledo. The bees were primarily working dewberry and scotchbroom along with vine maple and blackberry. Strong pollen notes from the scotchbroom with a butterscotch sweetness.
A light honey harvest mid July from the drier side of the Coast Range near Blodgett. This honey has a rich buttery, almost salty flavor from the different set of wildflowers that bloom along with the wild blackberry.
A dark amber honey harvested mid August from the Wren area. The Queen Anne's lace blooms after the main blackberry nectar flow and on rare years with high soil moisture the bees make this earthy coriander flavored honey.
Our lightest honey harvested in mid July from the banks of the Yaquina River from Elk City to the lower reaches of the Estuary. Three different species of non-native blackberry combine to make this crisp clean honey with the classic blackberry cinnamon spiciness.
A dark honey harvested late May from Tangent area where bright white fields of the oilseed crop blanket the area visible from I-5 and Highway 34 in the late spring. This monofloral meadowfoam has a rich root beer and vanilla/marshmallow flavor.
A light amber honey harvested in June from the edge of the Yaquina River Estuary near Toledo. The bees were primarily working dewberry and scotchbroom along with vine maple and blackberry. Strong pollen notes from the scotchbroom with a butterscotch sweetness.
A light honey harvest mid July from the drier side of the Coast Range near Blodgett. This honey has a rich buttery, almost salty flavor from the different set of wildflowers that bloom along with the wild blackberry.
Vendors
Portland
Salem & Woodburn
Corvallis Area
Coast Range
Wholesale
Chefs, bakers, caterers, retailers and folks looking to save money by buying honey in bulk…we’d love to be your go-to source for the best raw honey available.
For wholesale inquiries, questions on bulk orders (including 4 gallon buckets), and to receive pricing, minimums and availability, please reach out to sales@osohoneyfarm.com
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