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Old Bear Honey, LLC

Local Store in Chickaloon, Alaska · Raw Honey

Old Bear Honey, LLC

Old Bear Honey, LLC sits in Chickaloon, Alaska, along the Glenn Highway, a wooden storefront that feels like a friendly beacon after a day by the Matanuska Glacier. They offer more than honey: creamed honey, whipped honey, and infused varieties like garlic and rhubarb, plus mead, wine, and strawberry rhubarb vinegar sourced from local apiaries. The shop also carries honey from nearby producers and a small selection of other local gifts. Taste before you buy with in-store tastings and a staff that actually knows bees and how each jar is made. You can shop in person in Chickaloon, or order online for shipping. Shoppers love the broad lineup, the tasting experience, and the way many visitors walk out with several jars plus a bottle of mead. It’s a memorable stop in Chickaloon, where warmth and knowledge meet good honey, and where Beth and Gary make every visit feel personal.

Reviews

What Customers Say

One of the best ways to evaluate a local honey producer is through the experiences of people who have already bought from them. Customer reviews reveal details that a product listing never will: how the honey tastes compared to store-bought, whether the beekeeper is friendly and knowledgeable, and whether people come back for more.

  • Shoppers note a broad lineup of honey products including infused and whipped honey with tastings available.
  • In-store tastings and friendly staff create an engaging experience.
  • Reviewers frequently purchase several jars and mead, indicating high satisfaction and loyalty.
  • The shop carries honey from local apiaries and offers wine and vinegar alongside honey.
About the Seller

About This Seller

Not every place that sells honey is the same. A backyard beekeeper managing a handful of hives produces a very different product than a grocery store stocking mass-market brands. Knowing the seller type helps you understand how close you are to the source. The closer you are, the fresher and more traceable the honey.

Store

Old Bear Honey, LLC is a retail shop in Chickaloon, Alaska that carries honey from local producers. While they don't keep bees themselves, they can be a convenient way to find locally sourced honey in the area.

35089 Glenn Hwy, Chickaloon, AK 99674, United States

+1 907-388-0788
www.oldbearhoney.com
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Processing

Raw & Unfiltered Status

How honey is processed after harvest makes a significant difference in what ends up in the jar. Raw honey preserves the enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that heat destroys. Unfiltered honey retains the fine particles of beeswax, propolis, and pollen that commercial filtering removes. Crystallization is actually a sign of raw, minimally processed honey, not a flaw.

We don't have confirmed information about whether Old Bear Honey, LLC sells raw or filtered honey. If the processing method matters to you, it's worth asking the seller directly. Most beekeepers and honey producers are happy to explain how they handle their harvest.

Varietals

Honey Varietals

Honey takes on the flavor, color, and aroma of whatever flowers the bees are foraging. A jar of pale, mild clover honey tastes nothing like dark, earthy buckwheat, even if both come from hives in the same county. Seasonal and regional variation is part of what makes local honey worth seeking out. No two batches are exactly alike.

Specific honey varietals for Old Bear Honey, LLC haven't been confirmed. Many local sellers in Alaska offer wildflower blends that reflect the seasonal bloom in their area. Contacting the seller is the best way to find out what's currently available.

Health

Local Honey & Allergies

One of the most common reasons people seek out local honey is the belief that it can help with seasonal allergies. Bees collect pollen from nearby plants, trace amounts end up in the honey, and regularly eating that honey may help your body build tolerance over time. For those interested in trying it, raw and unfiltered honey is preferred, since commercial processing removes most pollen content.

No reviewers have mentioned purchasing Old Bear Honey, LLC honey specifically for allergy reasons. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be suitable. If local pollen content matters to you, ask the seller about where their hives are located and how their honey is processed.

Visit

Can You Visit?

There's something about visiting a local honey producer in person that no online listing can replicate. Seeing the hives, meeting the beekeeper, tasting different varietals side by side - it gives you a connection to the product that a grocery shelf never will. Many farms and apiaries welcome visitors, offer tastings, and sell directly on-site, often at better prices than retail.

Open to visitors

Old Bear Honey, LLC welcomes visitors to their location in Chickaloon, Alaska. Whether you're stopping by their farm stand, touring the apiary, or simply picking up a jar, visiting in person is the best way to experience what they offer and ask the beekeeper your questions directly.

Purchasing

Where to Buy

Finding where to actually purchase local honey can be the hardest part of the process. Many producers sell through limited channels like weekend farmers markets, seasonal farm stands, or small online shops that may sell out between harvests. Direct purchases from the beekeeper, whether at a market, farm stand, or their own website, typically offer the freshest product.

Retail Store Online Store

Old Bear Honey, LLC sells through Retail Store and Online Store. They ship orders, making their Chickaloon, Alaska honey accessible no matter where you are.

Products

Products Available

A jar of liquid honey is just the starting point for many local producers. Beekeepers often offer a full range of hive-derived products: comb honey, creamed honey, infused varieties, beeswax candles, skincare products, pollen, and propolis. A diverse product range usually signals a knowledgeable, established operation.

Creamed Honey Infused Honey Mead

Beyond honey, Old Bear Honey, LLC also offers creamed honey, infused honey and mead. Their infused honey line includes garlic, rhubarb varieties. This range of products is available through their usual sales channels in the Chickaloon, Alaska area.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12-6 pm
  • Tuesday 12-6 pm
  • Wednesday 12-6 pm
  • Thursday 12-6 pm
  • Friday 12-6 pm
  • Saturday 12-6 pm
  • Sunday 12-6 pm
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Old Bear Honey, LLC sell raw or unfiltered honey?
We don't have confirmed information about whether Old Bear Honey, LLC sells raw or unfiltered honey. Many local producers in Alaska do offer raw and unfiltered options, but processing methods vary. If this matters to you, contacting Old Bear Honey, LLC in Chickaloon directly is the best way to find out how they handle their harvest.
What types of honey does Old Bear Honey, LLC offer?
Specific honey varietals for Old Bear Honey, LLC haven't been confirmed. Local honey in Alaska commonly includes varieties like wildflower, clover, and other region-specific blooms, but what's available depends on the season and location of the hives. Contacting Old Bear Honey, LLC in Chickaloon is the best way to find out what they currently have.
How can I buy honey from Old Bear Honey, LLC in Chickaloon, Alaska?
Old Bear Honey, LLC sells their honey through Retail Store and Online Store. They ship orders, making their Chickaloon, Alaska honey accessible no matter where you are. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Does Old Bear Honey, LLC sell anything besides honey?
Yes. In addition to honey, Old Bear Honey, LLC in Chickaloon, Alaska also offers creamed honey, infused honey and mead. Their infused honey line includes garlic and rhubarb varieties, blending local honey with complementary flavors. Check with Old Bear Honey, LLC for their full current product list and availability.
Can I visit Old Bear Honey, LLC in Chickaloon, Alaska?
Yes. Old Bear Honey, LLC appears to welcome visitors at their location in Chickaloon, Alaska. Customer reviews mention visiting in person, which suggests you can see the operation firsthand and purchase directly on-site. Visiting a local honey producer is one of the best ways to learn about how the honey is made and to find the freshest product available. It's a good idea to contact them ahead of time to confirm hours and any visitor guidelines.
Does Old Bear Honey, LLC carry locally sourced honey?
Old Bear Honey, LLC is a retail shop in Chickaloon, Alaska that stocks honey from local producers. While they don't keep bees themselves, buying from a curated retailer can be a convenient way to access local honey without tracking down individual beekeepers. Ask the staff about which producers they source from and whether the honey is raw or processed.
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