Honey Harvested From Chicago Marriott Roof Used For Craft Beer

-- Hotels, 11/19/2009 10:26:00 AM

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Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile has taken an unusual approach when it comes to utilizing one of the higher points of their property, filling its roof with none other than… bees. Over 200,000 Italian five-striped honey bees call the Marriott’s 9th floor rooftop home as they work to produce honey that guests can savor in the hotel bar and Harvest Restaurant.

The hotel's own Rooftop Honey Wheat beer is a collaborative effort between the hotel and Chicago’s own Half Acre Brewery. Since implementing the concept earlier this summer, the bees have already produced over 200 pounds of honey! By utilizing the honey produced on the hotel’s rooftop, Half Acre Brewery is able to create a brew that’s not only fantastic, but completely unique to the area. Guest’s can enjoy a drink knowing that they’re not only supporting a local brewery, but the hotel as well.

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  Great to see more rooftop beehives! Not only will guests "enjoy a drink knowing that they’re not only supporting a local brewery, but the hotel as well" but also that they are helping honey bees - these amazing creatures are under serious threat from colony collapse disorder, and the more people who keep bees in their backyard, on their rooftop, or even on their balcony, the better chance of survival for the honey bee.
  To start beekeeping, get more information atht tp://www.bestbeekeeping.com

  
  

  
  BestBeekeeping - 2009-21-11 07:02:00 PST
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