Tap Room Hours: Mon & Tues: Closed, Wed: 4-9, Thu: 4-9:30, Fri: 4-10, Sat: Noon-10, Sun: Noon-6
Tap Room Hours: Mon & Tues: Closed, Wed: 4-9, Thu: 4-9:30, Fri: 4-10, Sat: Noon-10, Sun: Noon-6
Zed was the nickname of Geoff’s Great Grandfather who lived in Hungary his entire life. And the coolest thing about him is that he used to brew beer back in the late 1800’s!
The city he spent his whole life in, Chop, would have a few big get togethers–kind of like a big block party. And Zed would brew beer for the occasion!
When Geoff and Lori started homebrewing they would jokingly call their brews “Zed’s Beer.” So when they decided to go pro, the name just stuck!
Yes! He was Geoff’s great-grandfather.
No. He passed away sometime around 1910.
Yes—that’s him!
We’re not sure, especially given that he was a coal miner.
Yes, it is one hell of a mustache!
We don’t, but our anniversary beer, Zed’s Original MarZen Hungarian Lager, is made with ingredients he would have had access to. We use grain, hops, and yeast available in that part of Hungary in the late 1800s—even adjusting the water profile!
Is it what he made? No idea. But we like to think it is! Available each year for our anniversary on September 9.
Founder and Brewer
Who knew that receiving a Mr. Beer® kit as a gag Christmas gift could change your life? That was the case for Geoff Bado, founder and brewer at Zed’s.
Geoff’s brewing philosophy focuses on creating high-quality craft beer that is flavorful and complex, yet approachable.
No. But my great-grandfather was! See his story above.
Yep! Everything you drink is made about 20 feet from where you’re standing. James is our Head Brewer now—I basically just help.
Zed’s has earned more than 40 medals in international competitions and was New Jersey’s representative in “50 Breweries for 50 States” in 2025.
Yep—though it’s collecting dust somewhere on the second floor.
Whichever is in my hand.
Lori and Geoff