A Guide to the Best Honey Producers in the Area
Are you looking for a natural remedy to soothe your sinuses or simply want to indulge in something sweet? Look no further than the numerous local honey producers in Greater Birmingham. Here are some top recommendations for honey that is fresh, locally-sourced, and bursting with flavor:
- Foxhound Bee Company
- Rock Ridge Bees
- Jimmy Carmack Co. Pure Alabama Honey
- Central Alabama Honey and Apiary
- Chelsea Bee Company
- R & L Honey Farms
- Red Bird Produce
- Eastaboga Bee Company
- Hewett’s Honey & Honey & Me Apiary
- We Three Beeks
- Cold Creek Honey
- Bee Creek Farm
Top Picks for Each Type of Honey Enthusiast
* For those seeking a truly raw honey experience, **Rock Ridge Bees** is a top choice. Their honey is never heated or processed, retaining all the natural enzymes and pollen. * For a classic, simple honey taste, **Jimmy Carmack Co. Pure Alabama Honey** is a great option. This Central Alabama staple has been bottling pure golden goodness for decades. * For a locally-sourced honey with a unique flavor profile, **Central Alabama Honey and Apiary** is worth trying. Their honey is bottled in small batches and sometimes includes unique seasonal varieties.
Other Notable Mentions
* **Chelsea Bee Company** is a small Alabama-based honey producer known for its local, high-quality honey. * **R & L Honey Farms** offers raw honey and a range of other products, including “Honeybee Lady Soaps & Beyond.”
* **Red Bird Produce** has a hidden gem of a honey shop in Avondale, located in the cutest shop south of Birmingham. * **Eastaboga Bee Company** is a veteran-owned company that offers clean-tasting honey and beeswax products. * **Hewett’s Honey & Honey & Me Apiary** specializes in organic honey and offers a variety of products, including honey soap.
Where to Buy
Many of the honey producers listed above have online stores or can be found at local markets. Here are some specific locations to keep in mind:
* **Foxhound Bee Company**: Online or for local pickup in Hoover
* **Rock Ridge Bees**: Check out their website for 2025 honey and enter your email to keep up on the latest! * **Jimmy Carmack Co. Pure Alabama Honey**: Available at select Alabama Farmers Markets and local grocers like Piggly Wiggly
* **Central Alabama Honey and Apiary**: Check out their website or follow them on social media for updates
* **Chelsea Bee Company**: Follow them on Instagram and DM for purchase, or visit local markets in Mount Laurel
* **R & L Honey Farms**: Visit local markets or contact them directly via their Facebook page
* **Red Bird Produce**: Located in Avondale, this shop also offers veggies and other local goods
* **Eastaboga Bee Company**: Find them at the Pepper Place Market on Saturdays or at local restaurants like The Essential and Automatic Seafood
* **Hewett’s Honey & Honey & Me Apiary**: Look for their products online or in Homewood shops like Alabama Goods
* **We Three Beeks**: Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for purchase or visit local shops like Church Street Coffee and Books
* **Cold Creek Honey**: Directly on their website or at local events like Tannehill Trade Days and Oxfordfest
* **Bee Creek Farm**: Visit their website to purchase honey products or find them at local markets
The Final Buzz
Whether you’re fighting off spring allergies or just looking to indulge in something sweet, supporting local beekeepers is a win-win for your health, your community, and the environment. Grab a jar, give it a try, and visit a market or two – your sinuses (and your taste buds) will thank you.
