English Harbour · AntiguaSeasonal
Availability follows the natural rhythm of the colonies rather than a factory production calendar.
Our honey
Bee welfare first.
Honey only when nature allows.
Old Fort Honey Co. began with a concern for the noticeable lack of bees around English Harbour—and a determination to keep them in a way that puts the health of the colony before the size of the harvest.
Why we began
A concern for the bees became a commitment to care for them.
We started noticing fewer bees in the English Harbour area and became increasingly concerned about what their absence could mean for local plants, wildlife and the wider environment.
That concern led us to begin keeping bees—not simply to produce honey, but to support strong, healthy colonies and contribute positively to the landscape around us.
As we learned more about beekeeping, we became uncomfortable with systems that treat the hive primarily as a source of maximum yield. In some intensive operations, large amounts of honey are removed and sugar syrup is then used to replace the food the colony has lost.
We wanted to do things differently.
Our principle
Honey is the bees’ food before it is our product.
At Old Fort Honey Co., the health and welfare of the colony come before honey production. We focus on strong, resilient bees, natural stores and thoughtful hive management.
If the colony needs the honey, it stays in the hive.
Strong colonies first
We monitor the strength, temperament and overall wellbeing of each colony before considering any harvest.
Natural stores protected
Our bees keep the honey they need. We do not work to a fixed production quota or assume that every hive must produce for us.
Surplus honey only
We harvest only when a strong colony has produced a genuine surplus and local conditions have been favourable.
Nature sets the schedule
Some harvests may be small, delayed or unavailable. We accept that as part of working responsibly with living colonies.
Shaped by Antigua
Every harvest reflects its season and surroundings.
Our bees forage among woodland, flowering plants and seasonal vegetation around English Harbour. Rainfall, temperature and bloom cycles can all influence the colour, aroma, texture and flavour of the honey.
Small batch
Honey is bottled in controlled batches so each harvest retains a clear connection to its time and place.
Naturally variable
One harvest may be light and delicate; another may be darker, richer or more aromatic. We do not try to make every batch identical.
The collection
Honey in the form that suits you.
Our core Signature Honey is available in three bottle sizes, alongside Chunk Honey in glass, a pure Honeycomb Square and our limited traceable Single Frame Collection.
Signature Honey · 8 oz
Signature Honey · 16 oz
Signature Honey · 32 oz
Chunk Honey · 16 oz glass jar
Honeycomb Square
Single Frame · 8 oz
Signature HoneyAvailable in 8 oz, 16 oz and 32 oz bottles
Chunk Honey16 oz glass jar with honeycomb inside
Honeycomb SquarePackaged comb honey in a simple ready-to-enjoy format
Single Frame Collection8 oz glass jar with a visible comb section inside
Final labelled net weights will reflect the finished filled pack. Honeycomb Square weight may naturally vary from piece to piece.
Pure honey
Naturally variable. Naturally capable of crystallising.
Natural honey can become cloudy, thicken or crystallise over time. This is normal and is not a sign that the honey has spoiled.
The rate of crystallisation depends on the honey’s natural sugar composition, floral source and storage temperature. To return crystallised honey to a more liquid consistency, place the closed bottle in warm water and allow it to soften gently. Avoid boiling or overheating it.
Storage and safety: Store at room temperature. Do not feed honey to infants under 12 months.
Beyond the bottle
Better for the bees. Better for the landscape.
Healthy bee colonies support far more than honey production. As bees move between flowers, they help pollinate plants that form part of the wider local ecosystem.
Our goal is to produce exceptional local honey while always remembering that the bees—and the environment that supports them—come first.