At picnics and other outdoor events during the summer and early fall, consumers have to watch out for bees that might crawl into their unattended beverage cans.
While a live bee might not add the kind of buzz they want in their drinks, the fruit of this busy insect’s labor is becoming a popular ingredient in beers and distilled spirits, according to Catherine Barry, director of marketing for the National Honey Board, Firestone, Colo.