Over the years, I have come across many instances of hotels or convention centers with rooftop hives for the production of honey. Oftentimes, that honey is used in a special drink. A number of years ago, the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill., partnered with a local brewery, Tighthead Brewing Company in creating custom honey beer. At that time, Executive Chef Pierre Daval told me, “The beer is awesome. It has a crisp, refreshing taste. There is an awesome flower aroma.”
This past week I learned that the Sheraton Dallas has unveiled House Honey Lager, a collaborative creation with popular Dallas-based craft beer brewery, Manhattan Project Beer Co., that showcases the hotel’s rooftop-harvested honey. The refreshing new honey lager is now available on tap at Sheraton Dallas’ restaurants and bars, Draft Sports Bar & Lounge, Open Palette, and The Parlor.
Brewed with honey sourced directly from beehives at Sheraton Dallas’ rooftop garden, Herb ‘N Jungle, this lager offers a crisp, clean profile with subtle honey notes. The result is a refreshing, balanced beer that reflects both sustainability and local craftsmanship.
“The new House Honey Lager is a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and collaboration,” said Frank Quant, Director of Food and Beverage at Sheraton Dallas Hotel. “We are excited to partner with Manhattan Project Beer Co., to offer something uniquely local for our guests.”
Herb ‘N Jungle Garden is a 4,750-square-foot urban oasis dedicated to sustainability and fresh, hyper-local ingredients. The rooftop garden at Sheraton Dallas produces a variety of herbs, vegetables, and honey through its resident beehives, all of which support the hotel’s culinary and beverage programs. More than just a green space, it is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, bringing nature into the heart of the city while enriching the guest experience one ingredient at a time.
Using homegrown honey on the menu is a great way to prompt questions/conversation around your property’s overall sustainability initiatives.
Expect to see more of this activity in September—National Honey Month. Or, next June which is National Pollinator Month.
