Craft Brewery to Open at Former Ice Cream Shop Near Endicott

Southern Tier residents who enjoy craft beer will soon have a new place to visit.

A building on Route 17C in Crestview Heights that had been home to the Double Scoops ice cream shop is being transformed into a craft brewery.

The place has been idle over the past couple of years. Bill Olshefski of Crestview Heights and Dave Blaine of Endwell have plans to start a craft brewery at the site.

Inside the future Light Years Fermentation tasting room on July 17, 2024. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The new business will be called Light Years Fermentation. Olshefski said he plans to brew various types of beer, including traditional German-style lager and some "good stouts."

The sale of the building closed last Friday and the partners have already posted a sign on the building to alert people who drive by to the future business.

A brewing system will be installed in this room of the future home of Light Years Fermentation. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Olshefski said in addition to craft beer, they plan to offer hard cider, pizza and spiedies. He said the place will feature some outdoor games and occasional live music.

In the coming weeks, the men will be busy equipping the building for the small-scale brewing operation.

Olshefski and Blaine say they hope the new business can open within the next few months.

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