Berlin beekeeper Hagen Schütt: Honey that seduces the senses!

Berlin beekeeper Hagen Schütt: Honey that seduces the senses!

In the world of bees and honey there are constantly new developments that fascinate not only beekeepers but also consumers. Hagen Schütt, a Berlin beekeeper, has made a name for himself with his business “Beutenliebe”. In addition to selling the finest honey, he also offers wax candles. This special shop is not only a place for products from the beehive, but also a token of love for the little hard-working insects that enrich our environment so much. Schütt launched his beekeeping business in 2022, inspired by his wife Steffi and his long-standing love of bees, and runs several bee colonies in his garden as well as on neighboring properties and in the Ewald Fischer tree nursery in Rudow.

“From March to September we are busy with the bees almost every day,” explains Schütt. In his work he uses a smoker to calm the animals. “There are around 10,000 bees in a beehive and a protective suit is mandatory,” he adds. After “uncapping”, the honey is harvested in his extractor kitchen and sold at weekly markets and online. He and his partner Gonska offer different types of honey that differ in taste. It is important to Schütt to emphasize that industrial honey often contains additives to guarantee a uniform taste.

Variety of honey types

The variety of honey types is impressive. While Schütt focuses on his regional treasures, there are also other beekeepers in Berlin that offer high-quality products. Jörn Feikert has been producing honey in Berlin Rosenthal since 2015 as part of the Kapitalhonig beekeeping business. The different types of honey that Feikert offers are characterized by their origin from the best Berlin locations. These include mild spring honey, creamy rapeseed honey and highly prized lime blossom honey, to name just a few.

• Frühjahrstracht: milder Honig aus Obstbäumen, Sträuchern, Robinien und Ahorn
• Rapshonig: cremiger, heller Honig aus Rapsfeldern in Brandenburg
• Lindenblüte: flüssiger, würziger Honig
• Heidehonig: würziger Honig aus Heidelandschaften
• Sommerblüte: cremiger Honig mit Nektar von Sommerblumen

Sustainability and beekeeping

What many people don't know: The ecological importance of beekeeping is enormous. Beekeepers promote pollination and thus the stability of ecosystems. According to honey experts, environmentally friendly beekeeping plays a key role in protecting our nature and biodiversity. Treating the bees respectfully is of the utmost importance. Beekeepers in Germany must follow strict guidelines to support the health of bee colonies and respect nature.

“Sustainable beekeeping goes far beyond just harvesting honey,” emphasizes Schütt. “We use natural materials for our bee boxes and are actively committed to preserving biodiversity.” This also means that at least 1,000 flowering plants are planted every year and that the bees migrate within a maximum radius of 35 km. This ensures that they have healthy food sources and habitats.

The honey market in Berlin is not only a place to enjoy delicious honey, but also an example of the commitment of many beekeepers who work in an environmentally conscious manner and are actively committed to the health of our bees. If you would like to find out more about nature's little wonders, you can visit the websites Berlin Live, berlinimker.de and honeyexperts.de interesting information and offers.