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Olde Bedford Brewing Company’s owners, David and Mary Heller are featured in this episode of Fermented Adventures.

Mary purchased Dave a Mr. Beer Kit.  The first foray into home brewing was a success.  To Mary’s surprise, it quickly developed from a hobby into an addiction to home brew.    She thought that this would entertain Dave for a couple of months and he would move on.  She had no idea that 7 years later that all of it would turn into a business.  Olde Bedford Brewing is their “retirement job”.  They even grow their own hops on their ranch.  Quickly they developed followers of their beer and the brewery began to blossom from there.  Passion drives the grain to glass philosophy.  “Join the Whiskey Rebellion… drink beer” is their slogan.  We had a tremendous time sitting down with Dave and Mary on the podcast.  We learned so much about the history of Bedford, beer and the brewery.  Take a side trip off the PA Turnpike and go visit them.  You’ll be glad that you did.  

Links to the podcast can be found on this page.

Bedford Butcher Brew

Olde Bedford Brewing Company’s “Bedford Butcher Brew” places third in the 2021 Pa. Farm Show’s craft beer competition. This was the second time in a row that OldeBBC was recognized with an award-winning brew.

For the third year, a variety breweries, from well-known brands to smaller ventures, earned awards in the annual Pa. Farm Show craft beer competition.

This year’s award comes in the barrel-aged category. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the top breweries in PA”, said owner Dave Heller.

Read the full article here: https://www.pennlive.com/farm-show/2021/01/here-are-winners-from-2021-pa-farm-shows-craft-beer-competition.html?fbclid=IwAR1SF_KhClOIg_Mrc_tbzIIno4GreOFXlO0GeOg–QmYcfNe8vkWFGUyo7I.

Poured in PA

Olde Bedford Brewing Company is featured in this video from “Poured in PA”.

We had the opportunity to share our story of how we began and how we strive to provide a true “farm to cask” experience for our patrons. Learn about some of the inspirations for our various brews.

We are featured in the last segment. The video should start a few moments before our feature begins (at 33:24).

OldeBBC is proud of the historical legacy of our hometown, Bedford PA.  Our customers recognize the ties we have made between our recipes and the rich history of our region.

Hops and History has written a book about the many breweries around the country that are honoring the people, places, and events in their regions. They have included a feature about us and our 1794 Rebellion Rye IPA, which is named after the Whiskey Rebellion.  This beer and its name ties into the rich history of our town and its role in the rebellion and to President George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.

For more information, check out the Hops and History website.

 

OldeBBC Introduces Firkin Fridays

Come Join Us For Firkin Fridays!

What are “Firkin Fridays”?  First, what is a “firkin”?

fir·kin
/ˈfərkən/
noun historical

  1. a small cask used chiefly for liquids, butter, or fish.
  • a unit of liquid volume equal to half a kilderkin (about 11 gallons or 41 liters).

 

This month we feature “Railroad to Freedom Wheat”

This beer is made with Williamette Hops and accented with our own Hideaway Ranch Cascade Hops.

ABV: 5%

Served On-Tap or On-Cask

 

A tribute to Bedford’s role in the Underground Railroad: Under the direction of John Fidler, Elias Rouse or Joseph Crawley, who would arrange for the safe transport of passengers to the Quaker settlement or to the Blair County line.

 

Come visit us at our store located inside of Fat Jimmy’s Outfitters in Bedford, PA.  And don’t forget to visit our shoppe and purchase your custom OldeBBC gear!

Olde BBC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – March 6, 2018

We were so encouraged by the great turnout for our ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 6th.  Well over 100 people attended the event and opened up Bedford’s first microbrewery in style!

Now that we are “officially” opened, we want to remind you that our hours are the following:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 2-8pm
  • Friday and Saturday 2-9
  • Closed Sunday and Tuesday

 We look forward to seeing you soon.  Enjoy the video of our opening ceremony.

 

The January/February 2018 issue of “The New Brewer” magazine features breweries utilizing unique synergistic relationships with other businesses to expand their customer base.  The magazine is published by the Brewers Association, which supports small and independent craft breweries.  This issue’s topic was “the Business of Beer”.  It focused on the value of infrequent customers, unusual business models, exports, ESOPs, and satellite tasting rooms.  It highlights the OldeBBC and Fat Jimmy’s innovative business model.

The article describes another brewery which combined a bicycle repair shop and a brewery under one roof.  They found that a lot of cyclists either begin or end their day at the brewery.  “We hope to find a similar interest from the customer’s of Fat Jimmy’s”, owner Dave Heller said.

Jimmy Fungaroli, a long-time friend of the Hellers, owns Fat Jimmy’s Outfitters.  He offered them space last year.  OldeBBC will utilize 1500 square feet inside his building and another 500 square feet outside for a patio.  A split-rail fence will wall off the brewing business from the sporting goods store.  The businesses are co-located at 109 Railroad Street, in Bedford, PA.

Synergies Between the Two

The businesses will attempt to find synergies between their customers.  For example, participants in Fat Jimmy’s weekly cycling classes will receive a dollar off pints.

Additionally, Olde Bedford Brewing Company plans to open a remote taproom at the Heller’s Hideaway Ranch, near the Blue Knob State Park.  Riders who take advantage of the beautiful scenery and incredible biking trails will be able to stop in for a cold beer during their ride.

The Brewery intends to open this Spring.  Visit their Facebook page for more information.

In their October/November 2017 Issue, Mid-Atlantic Brewing News spotlights Olde Bedford Brewing Company’s plans to open soon in Bedford, Pennsylvania.  The article, entitled “Resuming the Rebellion”, spotlights the unique partnership between OldeBBC and Fat Jimmy’s Outfitters.  The two businesses joined forces this year to offer a unique business model.  They also believe this will resonate with patrons of both businesses.

Historical Significance

The article touches on the historical significance of Bedford, and its place in the history of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794.  George Washington (a brewmaster of his own right) used the Espy House, at 121 E. Pitt Street, as his headquarters when he and the United States Army marched into Pennsylvania to put down the rebellion.

Olde Bedford Brewing Company taps into this history with our slogan, “Join the Whiskey Rebellion,…  Drink Beer!”.

Owners David and Mary Heller plan to use spring water from their farm, “Hideaway Ranch”, on Blue Knob Mountain.  They also grow their own award-winning hops, which has received much attention from agriculture experts in the state.

Opening soon

OldeBBC plans to open its doors in early 2018.  The ten-tap brewpub will occupy a portion of Jimmy Fungeroli’s sporting goods business.  Additionally, he brew pub will feature rustic decor and will continue to play on the theme of the town’s historic relevance in the whiskey rebellion and other early American history.  Check out items available in their store.

Bedford, a town of 2800, is the county seat of Bedford County, PA.  The Hellers are native of the area and are seeing their dream of opening a brew pub come true this year.  Most of all, as the first brewery ever to sell beer in Bedford, we are excited to build a new legacy for our great town.

Click here to go to the article in the Mid-Atlantic Brewing News October/November 2017 Issue.

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109 Railroad Street
Bedford, Pennsylvania 15522

907-229-7942

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Wednesday 4-8pm
Thursday 4-8pm
Friday 3-10pm
Saturday 12-10pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Monday - Tuesday Closed

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