In this delightfully global episode, host Eric Bennett heads to Denmark (virtually!) to meet Lars Fischer and Sophus Knusen — two passionate hobby beekeepers with world-class honey and hearts full of beekeeping joy.

From getting stung below the eye to winning the award for best honey in the world, these friends share their love of bees, their Danish-style queen rearing techniques, and their winning formula for perfectly creamy spring honey.

We also dive into the incredible story of Apimondia, the world’s largest beekeeping congress — coming to Copenhagen this September — and get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s in store for thousands of international beekeepers.

And when it comes to wild & crazy beekeeping stories in Denmark, what could go wrong when you don't fully extinguish your smoker and leave it in a hotel elevator shaft!

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/DWDQ9XniWB4

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/

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https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/

Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com

Lars & Zofus' YouTube: https://youtube.com/@larsogzofuz?si=HtrRReJApexl5ur8

Apimondia: https://apimondia2025.com/