Honey is as variant as wine and beer. It can range from a light yellow all the way to a dark brown. Real raw honey SHOULD crystallize.

Do not be afraid to use honey that has crystallized. It is still as good as the day you bought it and it will taste fine. If you are concerned about crystallization add a drop of hot water to the honey and then run the container under hot water for about 10 minutes, or leave the container in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes. It will get back some of it's fluidity.

Real honey does not rot or go bad. If your honey grows mold or smells rancid IT IS NOT HONEY!