9 Lincoln breweries to try
Check out our list of breweries around Lincoln.
White Elm Brewing Co.
The taproom of White Elm Brewing Co. at 720 Van Dorn St. Its website says White Elm was "built around a shared passion for handcrafted ales and a willingness to defy logic and pursue our love."
Code Beer Company
Matt Gohring (left) and Adam Holmberg check Code Beer's boil kettle and mash tun. The brewery is located at 200 S. Antelope Valley Parkway.
Backswing Brewing Co.
Backswing Brewing Co., 500 W. South St., opened in 2017. The brewery is "the brainchild of three friends whose mediocre golf games gave way to great craft beer," the company's Facebook page boasts.
Boiler Brewing Co.
The details in the taproom's design, including exposed brick, open ceilings, custom tap handles and industrial lighting, lend to the speakeasy atmosphere designer Jessica Lindersmith and Boiler Brewing Company aim for in the basement of the Grand Manse. Boiler Brewing Co. is at 129 N. 10th St.
Zipline brews
Some of the craft brews offered by Zipline, 2100 Magnum Circle.
Empyrean Brewing Co.
Brewing tanks hold a batch of wort ready to ferment into beer at Empyrean Brewing Co. in the Haymarket, 729 Q St., in April 2015.
Cosmic Eye Brewing
Sam Riggins opened Cosmic Eye Brewing at the old Laser Quest location near 70th and O streets.
Catalyst Brewing
Catalyst is located at 5730 Hidcote Drive (56th and Pine Lake).
Corn Coast Brewing
Corn Coast Brewing is at 1433 Dahlberg Drive near 14th and Yankee Hill. "We produce small-batch beers with a focus on crushable session beers and hoppy ales," the brewer said on its Facebook page.
A Lincoln brewery was one of two from Nebraska to win awards at the 2016 World Beer Cup.
In early spring, as Tim Thomssen readied Boiler Brewing Co. for its grand opening in the Grand Manse, he was also thinking a bit ahead, to the…
Just weeks after the grand opening of Zipline's beer hall in a South Lincoln neighborhood, the brewery announced Thursday it will expand next …
Since the dawn of time, Tim Thomssen said, beer has required four key ingredients. Lite is not one of them.
Lincoln's Happy Raven has been named the best beer bar in Nebraska for 2017 in the Great American Beer Bars competition sponsored by the Brewe…
Everybody loves a party, especially if there’s something big to celebrate -- like at The Happy Raven, which Tuesday was named Nebraska's Best …
The art and science of brewing fine beer is a growing hobby and industry around the nation, and the craft has found a firm foothold in Lincoln…
When he started Spilker Ales in Cortland more than 20 years ago, Sam Spilker didn't have a lot of competition.
A measure that's had craft brewers hopping mad for months is now tapped for debate by the full Legislature this year.
Lincoln Beer Week is all grown up. The list of participating stores, bars and breweries hosting this year’s event encompasses places all over …
Lincoln's new tourism campaign is aimed at a decidedly different audience.
To commemorate the closing of Ploughshare Brewing Co., 1867 Bar will host a seven-keg sendoff on July 28, complete with a candlelight vigil.
WAYNE — Greg Ptacek calls himself a crazy-idea guy.
One of the country's largest craft breweries plans to open a location in downtown Lincoln.
A downtown brewery is looking to expand and provide an outdoor seating option for its customers.
(Editor’s note: This article features Backswing Brewing Co. and Code Brewing Co. In the August edition, L Magazine featured two other recently…
Misty’s is out of the beer brewing business.
The craft beverage industry is exploding across the country and the globe. Operating a successful craft brewery, winery, coffee shop or distil…
Gabby Ayala has been all over the state, growing up in the Sandhills, going to high school in Neligh, college in Hastings and then settling down in Lincoln. It was while she was in college that she got her first exposure to craft beer.
Despite a nationwide pullback in the distribution of its beers, a San Diego-based brewery is still going full steam ahead on its plans to open…
Cody Schmick said he sees a fair number of Lincoln residents visiting his brewery in Broken Bow and his taproom in Grand Island.
Sam Riggins started brewing beer at home about a dozen years ago, before starting work as a professional brewer for Nebraska Brewing Company i…
Green Flash Brewing Co. on Monday reiterated its plans to open its Lincoln brewpub, even as it announced further plans to downsize.
Green Flash Brewing Co. has been sold in a foreclosure sale, but its new owners have reiterated plans to open a brewpub and restaurant in Lincoln.
Nebraska Brew of the Week is a new feature that will highlight a different local craft brew each week.
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Remix is a throwback, relying on old-school hops including Cascade, Columbus and Summit for its piney flavor, says Lincoln head brewer Jeff Hanson. The result is a beer with the best attributes of Green Flash's popular West Coast IPA, but with a lower ABV and lighter color.
“First off, it's beauty in a glass,” said Tim Oehlerking, a certified beer judge and award-winning homebrewer. “Ruby red with a subtle pink head and brilliant clarity."
Zipline Brewing is teaming up with Boulevard Brewing to release two beers made with hop dust.
“First off, it's beauty in a glass,” said Tim Oehlerking, a certified beer judge and award-winning homebrewer. “Ruby red with a subtle pink head and brilliant clarity."
“First off, it's beauty in a glass,” said Tim Oehlerking, a certified beer judge and award-winning homebrewer. “Ruby red with a subtle pink head and brilliant clarity."
“First off, it's beauty in a glass,” said Tim Oehlerking, a certified beer judge and award-winning homebrewer. “Ruby red with a subtle pink head and brilliant clarity."
When American Outlaws' Lincoln Chapter members gathered at Captain Jack's bar Saturday to watch the U.S. men's soccer team's friendly match wi…
Sometimes life goes “kaboom,” and it’s actually a good thing. Or a God thing, which is how Gerald Homp describes the start of Bottle Rocket Br…
A taproom featuring 24 rotating local and international craft brews on tap and high-end spirits is coming to southeast Lincoln in September, a…
A Lincoln craft brewery was among several from Nebraska that won medals at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
When Mike McFarland started Norland International in his basement 25 years ago, he never dreamed it would turn into what it is today.
Cosmic Eye Brewing, a new Lincoln brewery that hopes to open in August, got approval for its license from the Lincoln City Council at Monday’s…
Downtown's two newest beer operations have big events planned Saturday.
Kristi Shoemaker was no stranger to recognizing hops. She had grown the plant, a central ingredient in making beer, in her backyard with her h…
For its 15th anniversary this year, Lincoln Calling is adding a little something extra.
Dane Bass wanted a menu as bold as the beer selections at the new Green Flash Brewhouse and Eatery.
I've written quite a bit about craft beer over the past few years, as the industry has really taken off locally.
Jim Stutzman and his wife, Julie, are busy trying to keep up with the demand for the beer they make at Lazy Horse Brewing. Business is booming…
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Nebraska's oldest craft brewer has announced one of its beers will now be brewed exclusively with Nebraska-grown hops.
The Happy Raven is a downtown haven for Lincoln’s persnickety beer geeks. Heartland versions of Napa Valley’s famous wine sommeliers, everybod…
Zipline Brewing is doing another beer collaboration, this time with a well-known Lincoln restaurant company.
Many of the state's breweries will brew a special beer, called Nebraska Strong Red Ale, to raise funds for flood relief efforts.
Book junkies and beer geeks rejoice — Zipline Brewing Company will soon serve both chocolaty, frothy porters by the pint and former New York T…
Boiler Brewing Company tap room manager Thad Aerts and brewmaster Tim Thomssen have one philosophy toward brewing good beer.
At the recent Strange Brew Festival in Reno, Nevada, you could find beers brewed with steak, onion, macaroni, pickle and garlic bread flavors.
Brian Hoesing was dealing with a high-centered hand jack loaded with two pallets of full beer kegs destined for loading onto a truck for distr…
Coming soon to southeast Lincoln: Another local craft brewer.
Lincoln’s Green Flash Brewhouse & Eatery, at 1630 P St. in Lincoln, is part of Green Flash Brewing, located in San Diego. Green Flash is a…
Lincoln's Zipline Brewing Co. was one of five Nebraska-based breweries to win medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship.
Green Flash Brewhouse and Taproom has changed its hours and its focus.
Another Lincoln brewery plans to branch out with a second location.
Bryon Belding started brewing beers at home in Lincoln about 13 years ago. Now he is back home In Beatrice, doing the same on a grander scale.
A longtime Lincoln brewing employee has plans to bring a brewery to Fremont.
Boiler Brewing's second Lincoln location opened on Thursday.
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Zipline Brewing on Monday announced plans for "The One-Fifty," a special commemorative beer to celebrate the Chamber's 150th anniversary in 2020.
The Broken Bow-based craft brewer has leased out the former home of Ploughshare Brewing Co and Green Flash at 1630 P St. and plans to do two different concepts in the building.
Cosmic Eye Brewing, which opened in October 2018 at 6800 P St., has been named a Grand Champion in the American Black Ale category in the winter edition of the United States Beer Tasting Championship.
A local craft brewer is jumping on the low-carb bandwagon.
There's a new top craft beer bar in Nebraska, but fortunately the title is staying in Lincoln.
Three local meat managers reveal their personal favorite grilling options, followed by three local craft brewers' suggestions offering complementary beers to have with the grilled meats.
Craft Brewers Guild-sponsored promotion seeks to get Nebraskans to drink nothing but locally produced beers and ciders during October.
The Lincoln-based brewery was working with a company to expand its distribution into Mexico. The next thing it knew, it was becoming the official beer of one of the world's largest sportfishing tournaments.
The Lincoln brewery said the new drink line will be available soon in its taprooms.
Mark McDonald's mission is to find wine that is unique, delicious and pairs well with many different foods.
The Lincoln and Palmyra cider makers combined for three gold medals and one silver in the U.S. Open Cider Championships.
The singer, best known for the ubiquitous “God Bless the USA,” has partnered with Soldier Valley Spirits to launch Lee Greenwood Signature bourbon in April.
“No sympathy, please,” one of the farm operators said. “We’ve had a great experience. What we’ve learned about raising a specialty crop, such as hops, is invaluable.”
They plan to open in June with a taproom that seats 65 and a rotating selection of a half-dozen beers.
Thirtieth Anniversary White Ale commemorates the opening of Lazlo's in March 1991.
Code Beer Brewery and Taproom and Bottle Rocket Brewing Co. both began retail distribution of their beers last month.
Zipline Brewing said it will start distribution in the Nashville area on April 1.
Microdistilleries have increased tremendously over the past several years, nearly doubling in number over a four-year period.
Beer has been big business in Omaha, and no brewery has left a bigger mark than the Metz name.
Zipline Brewing Company's "Dear Old Nebraska Brew" sales will benefit the Nebraska Alumni Association.
The Vets Blend 2020 IPA uses a special blend of hops chosen by vets.
Big Hair Brewhaus owner Brett Wiedenfeld and brewer Reed Trenhaile talk about the taproom that opened June 4 in a former dairy supply business building in downtown Hartington.
While in previous years the tour only focused on craft beer, this year’s tour also features local ciders and spirits.
Cosmic Eye is brewing the beer in conjunction with Precision Skateboards, and a Sunday release party aims to raise money for the Lincoln Skatepark Association.
Co-owner Shawn Morrow's journey to opening the brewery began when he was hired by Empyrean Brewing Company in 1998. "I worked my way up to being a brewer and then decided that this was something I wanted to do."
The subscription-based app allows people to redeem one free alcoholic drink every 24 hours at participating bars and restaurants.
Zipline Brewing is toasting to new heights after the company announced Friday that it will begin distributing its beers in Arkansas.
Zipline Brewing Co.'s Copper Alt took home first place in the Altbier category, the second time the beer has won a gold medal in a national competition.
Owner Amy Mayhew launched Olive & Grace Bridal in February and is operating out of a former Grand Island bank's lower level while the main floor undergoes remodeling.
Zipline Brewing Co. says its new AKRS Ale will "create a local beer, made with local ingredients, for local farmers."
On the Impossible Past Pilsner will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of festival headliner The Menzingers' album “On the Impossible Past.”
Lincoln Craft Beer Week and Lincoln YP Week began Monday and have a number of events over the next few days.
Aurora Cooperative and KAAPA Ethanol Holdings have agreed to a joint venture with the aim of increasing production and efficiency at ethanol facilities in Hamilton County.
Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery, which is based in Palmyra and has a tasting room in Ashland, tied for third place overall in the U.S. Open Cider Championships.
Cory Sinclair is selling beer and providing an added bonus with an occasional comedy show, creatively dubbed Laughs and Crafts, which has increased foot traffic at Backswing.
Kinkaider opened a tap room in the former train depot in the Haymarket in 2018. It has expanded to include a distillery and German beer house.
Early on, the German imports brought legitimacy to the Haymarket's only Bavarian-style pub. But its best-selling beers — maybe its best beers, period — are created down the block at the Kinkaider Brewing Co.
Cosmic Eye is doing several special beers in collaboration with a number of other businesses, including tattoo shops, a barber shop and a radio station.
Amid the session-long filibuster, the Nebraska Legislature passed its first bill Monday, a measure to let farm wineries sell beer and other drinks and make it easier to get Nebraska-made liquor.
Zipline Brewing Co. will close its original taproom at 2100 Magnum Circle on May 28 so it can expand its brewing operations.
Zipline Brewing Company's Copper Alt took home the gold medal in the German-Style Altbier category at the World Beer Cup in Nashville, Tennessee, beating out 62 other beers.
What started as a hobby turned into a business valued at $8 million for this Lincoln couple. Meet the faces behind Midwest Barrel Co.
Zipline said in a news release that it plans to renovate the former SchillingBridge Cork & Tap House in Fallbrook into a new concept called Zipline Tap & Grill.
Craft beer lovers checking out nine participating breweries during this week's Lincoln Craft Beer Week can receive beer passport stamps and be entered in a drawing.
Lincoln brewery Corn Coast, which won two silver medals at this year's Great American Beer Festival, is in expansion mode, with plans to open a taproom in Omaha.
Sideshow Spirits, which opened in 2020 with a cocktail bar and distillery at 1630 P St., is adding an aging facility at 1811 N St.
The Cold Brew Cream Ale debuted in Empyrean's Q Street tap room in late October and has been a hit at every Mill location with a liquor license.
Bierhaus Maisschäler plans to mount a shipping container, which will be converted into an open-air bar with seating on three sides, on the roof of its building.
Cosmic Eye, located at 68th and P streets, said in a post on Facebook that it is "completely out of money, time, and resources to continue on."
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will grow hops at five locations across the state this summer to test the beer ingredient'…
Local brewery’s food offerings are seasonal, made from scratch and sourced from local producers
For a man who overcame pre-construction delays and finding federally protected bats in the cave below his brewery, a little road construction …
Craft beer is, well, huge now.
Lincoln is in the throes of its Beer Week now, and the slate of events will grow every day until things conclude this weekend. The tornado wat…