Nebraska Beer

Wood and Wild Festival @ HopCat Lincoln (10/22)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:48:00 +0000

When: October 22nd from 10am to Midnight
Where: HopCat Lincoln, 601 P Street

From HopCat Lincoln:

We’ve raided our cellar and called in the favors to make our annual Wood & Wild festival the best one yet. Prepare to witness the tapping of 35+ of the best Barrel Aged & Sour beers in existence. The early bird gets the glassware, so the first 100 guests through the door will receive a limited-edition Wood & Wild logo beer glass. Not a morning person? No worries, we got you covered, as there will also be timed tappings throughout the day on some of our most unique offerings. Check out the list and plan your attack. We’re about to get Wood & Wild!

Tapping at 10AM:

1. Peace Tree Brewing Co. / Templeton Blonde Fatale / Whiskey BA Belgian-Style Blonde Ale / 9.5%

2. Empyrean Brewing Co. / Carpe Brewem: BA Brandy Lager / Grape Brandy BA Lager / 7.3%

3. Ploughshare Brewing Co. / Sickle Moon / Oak BA Weisenbock / 9%

4. Odell Brewing Co. / Dark Theory /American Wild Ale w/ Dark Cherries / 7.5%

5. Almanac Brewing Co. /Hoppy Sour Mosaic / BA Sour Blonde Ale Blended w/Brettanomyces Farmhouse Ale, Dry-Hopped w/ Mosaic Hops/ 7%

6. Fort Collins Brewery / Sled God / Oak BA American Brown Ale w/ Brown Sugar & Hazelnut Coffee / 7.8%

7. North Coast Brewing Co. XIX Old Rasputin / BBA Russian Imperial Stout / 11.2%

8. Green Flash Brewing Co. / Barrel Master’s Reserve: Lustrous Frumento w/ Coffee / Old Forrester BA Black Ale / 13.1%

9. Surly Brewing Co. / BA Darkness / BA Russian Imperial Stout / 12%

10. Empyrean Brewing Co. / Carpe Brewem: BA Baltic Porter / Cabernet BA Baltic Porter / 8%

11. Brickway Brewery & Distillery / BA Blackout Stout / BA Russian imperial Stout / 17%

12. White Elm Brewing Co. / Rum BA Coffee Stout / Rum BA Coffee Stout / 12.1%

13. Abita / Bourbon ST.: Whiskey Sour / BBA Pale Ale / 9%

14. Founders / DKML / BBA Malt Liquor / 14.2%

15. Founders / Green Zebra / Gose w/Watermelon & Sea Salt / 4.2%

16. Firestone Walker Brewing Co. / Hellderado / BA Blonde Barleywine / 12.8%

17. Founders / Froot Wood / Maple BBA Cherry Ale / 8%

18. Redstone Meadery / Tequila BA Mead / 12%

19. Boulevard / Tell Tale Tart / American Wild Ale / 6.2%

20. Boulevard / Love Child #8 / Wood Aged Blended Sour Ale / 9%

21. Moonlight Meadery / Destiny / Utopia BA Sweet Mead w/ Blueberry, Black Cherry, & Black Currant. / 14%

Tapping at 12PM:

22. Green Flash Brewing Co. / Divine Sauvage / Red Wine BA Belgian-Style Tripel / 9.7%

23. Lagunitas / Rum BA Brown Shugga’ / Rum BA American Strong Ale

24. Lagunitas / High Westified / Whiskey BA Imperial Coffee Stout / 12.2%

25. Saugatuck Brewing Co./ BBA Bonfire Brown w/ Coffee & Vanilla

Tapping at 3PM:

26. Destihl Brewing Co. / Saint Dekkerra Reserve: Vuile Blonde / French Oak BA Sour Blonde ale / 6.1%

27. Destihl Brewing Co. / Saint Dekkerra Reserve: Bruin / Belgian Style Oud Bruin / 6%

28. Destihl Brewing Co. / Saint Dekkerra Reserve: L’envoyé / French Oak BA Sour American IPA / 6%

29. Destihl Brewing Co. / Saint Dekkerra Reserve: Rouge/ French Oak BA Sour American Red Ale / 6%

Tapping at 5PM:

30. Oskar Blues Brewery / BBA 2016 Ten Fidy / BBA Imperial Stout / 12.9%

31. Oskar Blues Brewery / BBA 2017 Ten Fidy / BBA Imperial Stout / 12.9%

32. Oskar Blues Brewery / Rum BA Death by Coconut / Rum BA Irish Porter w/ Cacao & Coconut /11.5%

Tapping at 7PM:

33. New Holland Brewing Co. / Dragon’s Milk Reserve Triple Mash/BBA American Stout / 17%

34. New Holland Brewing Co. / Dragon’s Milk Reserve Mexican Spice Cake / BBA American Stout w/ Toasted Chiles, Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla Beans & Cinnamon / 11%

35. New Holland Brewing Co. / Dragon’s Milk Reserve s’mores / BBA American Stout w/ Toasted Marshmallow & Graham cracker / 11%

For more info, visit the Facebook page HERE

Green Flash Brewing Opening 3rd Brewery in Lincoln, Nebraska

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 18:59:00 +0000

The location is 1630 P Street, which is Ploughshare Brewing's location. Here's their press release:

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NEW MIDWEST PRODUCTION FACILITY WILL FEATURE TASTING ROOM AND RESTAURANT

San Diego, CA – August 16, 2017

Less than one year after opening doors to their second brewery on the east coast, Green Flash Brewing Co. announces they are expanding into the Midwest and opening a third location in Lincoln, NE. They have purchased a 10,000-square-foot production facility and tasting room with a restaurant in the Nebraska state capital, and will join Lincoln’s burgeoning craft beer community. The new brewery was purchased intact, and Green Flash expects the tasting room, restaurant, and brewhouse to be open and operating by the end of this year. Upon opening, Green Flash will be able to offer fresh beer with regional prices in the Midwest, and will focus on the consumer connection in their Lincoln tasting room. The move reveals Green Flash's long-term strategy to increase their strength as a national brand by establishing regional footholds in key cities across the United States.

“We hope to become a local favorite in our new Nebraska home,” states Mike Hinkley, Co-Founder of Green Flash Brewing Co. “And we're excited to be closer to our fans across the Midwest. We’ll be sending them fresher Green Flash beer, and hope they will visit us in Lincoln.”

The turn-key space includes first-class brewing, tasting room, and restaurant equipment. When it is up-and-running, the facility will employ 20-plus locals who will fill roles including front and back of house as well as brewing positions. This will be the first full-scale restaurant venture by Green Flash, and approximately 2,000 square feet of the space will be dedicated to food and beer service for about 100-seats. The menu will include beer pairing suggestions, and feature well-executed, simple dishes with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Most importantly, the tasting room and restaurant location will cater to the needs of the bustling downtown business district and is in walking distance to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“We will strive to offer the best possible guest experience and will cater to the community that surrounds us,” says Dave Adams, Vice President of Retail Operations for Green Flash Brewing Co. “This includes A/V provisions for Huskers sports during the season, allowing those in the immediate area to enjoy fresh Green Flash and Alpine beer both on and off premise.”

From a production standpoint, the new brewery will operate with a 10,000 BBL annual capacity under the direction of Brewmaster, Erik Jensen. In Nebraska, they will focus on brewing both Green Flash and Alpine beers to increase the supply of supply fresh, locally priced beer to the region.

Green Flash will celebrate their 15-year anniversary this fall and is currently available in all 50 states and select international markets.

About Green Flash Brewing Co:

Green Flash Brewing Co., is headquartered in San Diego, California, and was founded in 2002 by Mike and Lisa Hinkley. Brewmaster, Erik Jensen, leads brewing operations. Green Flash is an award-winning brewer of fine, handcrafted ales, and specializes in brewing assertive and distinctive beers, such as the nationally acclaimed West Coast I.P.A.: an award-winning beer whose wide acceptance has helped define a category. The brewery opened their 2nd full-scale brewing operation and tasting room on the East Coast in Virginia Beach, VA in 2016. Please visit the Green Flash website www.greenflashbrew.com for more information.

Hops for Harmony - 1 Week Away

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:57:00 +0000

From their email...

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When: Wed, Jun 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Werner Park
What: Tickets will be $50 at the door. Save $10 (each ticket) by purchasing in advance one of the following ways:

ON-LINE

https://projectharmony.formstack.com/forms/hops_for_harmony_2017_registration

You may order tickets on-line through June 5th for delivery by mail.

Tickets ordered June 6-13 will be held at Will-Call.

HY-VEE

Purchase at any of the following Hy-Vee Stores (customer service counter).

Papillion:

11650 S. 73rd Street (Shadow Lake)

Omaha:

180th & Pacific

96th & Q (Applewood)

156th & Maple

90th & Center

108th & Q

144th & Stony Brook

132nd & Dodge

51st & Center

BY MAIL

Print the form at http://www.hopsforharmony.com/tickets.html

Ploughshare Brewing Dinner @ HopCat (6/27)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:13:00 +0000

What: Four Course Beer Dinner with Ploughshare Brwing Company
When: Tuesday, June 27th at 6:30PM
Where: HopCat, 601 P St, Lincoln

Our June beer dinner will be featuring brews by our friends at Ploughshare Brewing. Get behind the Plough and support this local brewery with this amazing Beer Dinner.

Welcoming Beer: Farmboy / 5% / Cream Ale

First Course:
Roasted Date and Pecan Crostini
Roasted Dates and Pecans spread topped with crispy pancetta and orange zest.
Paired w/ Red Zombie / 10% / Imperial Red IPA

Second Course:
Tomato-Citrus Gazpacho
A chilled soup consisting on tomato, melons, cucumbers, mangoes, with a hint of heat.
Paired w/ Pivo Bublina / 7.2% / Maibock

Third Course:
Seared Flounder
Fresh Herb Seared Flounder paired with Forbidden Black Rice topped with a Citrus Beurre Blanc.
Paired w/ St. Monica’s Stout / 4.8% / Nitro Irish Stout

Dessert:
Dueling Cannoli
Strawberry and Chocolate Ricotta filled Cannoli’s
Paired w/ Oak- Aged Sickle Moon / 8.5% / Weizenbock

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

7th Annual Omaha Beer Fest (June 9-10)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 18:03:00 +0000

When: Fri, June 9th, 5-9pm / Sat, June 10th, VIP Entry, 1pm, GA, 2-7pm
Where: Horseman's Park, 6303 Q St, Omaha
Tickets: GA---$35 advance, $45 Day-Of
VIP Tickets---$55 advance, $65 Day-Of ***SOLD OUT***

From their press release---

GET YER' BREW ON AT THE 2017 OMAHA BEER FEST

String up those pretzel necklaces, the craft beer event of the summer is fast approaching! Omaha Beer Fest returns for its seventh year on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th at its new location, on the infield turf at Horseman's Park.

Hundreds of unique craft beers, ciders, and meads will be available for tasting, including debuts from Defiance, First Street, and Saugatuck along with the return of some of your favorites like Oskar Blues, Infusion, and Backswing. Fourteen Nebraska breweries are included in this year's festivities, including Kinkaider Brewing (Broken Bow), Ploughshare Brewing (Lincoln), Thunderhead Brewing (Kearney), Nebraska Brewing and Upstream Brewing (Omaha).

Have you had a chance to experience a Silent Disco Party yet? Friday night, patrons can dance and enjoy their favorite music genre from wireless headsets in the Silent Disco Party tent! Fans can experience various channels as a group at the same time, despite the fact that onlookers can't hear what they are dancing to...which is half the fun!

On Saturday at 4:00pm, the highly anticipated BEER AND BEARDS CONTEST returns, sponsored by Bearded Builders and Horseman's Park. Dozens of hairy contestants will show off their manlihood for cash and other great prizes. Sign up when you get to the festival!

Saturday's VIP Lounge features a craft beer tasting by Tallgrass Brewing Co. and a buffet of delicious summer foods provided by Ralston Arena Catering. Also on Saturday, hourly Beer Academy sessions are free with admission, and include beer and food pairings as well as special and exclusive tastings.

Tickets are available online at OMAHABEERFEST.COM and at the following locations: Horseman's Park (6303 Q St), Omaha Tap House Pepperwood (579 N. 155th Plaza), Spirit World (6680 Center St), The Casual Pint (8718 Countryside Plaza), Thunderhead Brewing Tap Room (13304 W Center Road), Upstream Downtown (514 S. 11th St), and Lincoln Race Course (7055 S. 1st St, Lincoln). Save $10 when buying tickets in advance rather than at the gate on the day of the festival.

Attendance supports Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.

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For more details, check out their Facebook page.

Upstream's New Bottles Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:10:00 +0000

Limited availability. Stop in or give them a call: 402.344.0200

Blueberry Sour - 5.7% ABV

Table Sour - 4.6% ABV

Spaghetti Policy Quad - 8.6% ABV

20 Years Heavy (Double Scotch Ale) - 13.3% ABV

Spilker Ales closing in Cortland, announce final tours

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 19:30:00 +0000

When: Thurs/Fri. Apr 6-7th, 3-8pm, Sat. Apr. 8th, 12-5pm
Where: Spilker Ales, 300 W. 4th St., Cortland, NE

From their email release---

Greetings from Spilker Ales, we've got some BIG changes happening.

The good news is that Hopaluia will live on, but produced in a new location. We've moving production of Hopaluia draft beer to Thunderhead Brewing in Axtell, NE thanks to a great team effort.

The other news is that April 6th, 7th, & 8th will be your last chance to celebrate Spilker Ales' Frankenbrewery experience in Cortland. After 21 years of operation, we'll be ceasing production in Cortland and we'll be giving the brewery a great farewell with an open house, tours, sampling, collectibles, and food vendors on that weekend in April.

You won't want to miss the keg load of fun here in Cortland on those three days in April. Those will be the last days you can buy bottles of our Technique DPA. The last sips of Sonar JAM or Sonar Tropic Grunge ever sampled and the last brewery tours will surely be the best! Besides Technique DPA, Sonar Botanic Punch, and Hopaluia, we'll also have bottles of Apricot Jackpot for sale in 22oz bottles. No limits on any case buys, we'll have enough. Apricot Jackpot has a big stone fruit aroma and flavor with a lightly hopped background.

While Hopaluia keg beer will stay in production, the rest of our lineup will be phased out of distribution sometime this fall. Eventually Sonar, Hopaluia bottles, and Technique will come to an end in late 2017. The first batch of Hopaluia kegs brewed with our added teammates tastes like a piece of liquid art! We've brought a lot of wild and wacky techniques to the new home of Hopaluia and now there are plans for the beer to live on in cans within a year.

From Sam Spilker, owner/brewmaster---

We are extremely grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout the years. I know many of you went above and beyond with your help! In addition, we look forward to keeping Hopaluia, the "Gospel of Hops", flowing that so many of you love. Special thanks to the support of my wife Lisa over the years as well as Lonnie Mulder for getting the dirty jobs done when it counted. The relationships we've made are priceless and will never be forgotten. Though its likely that brewing won't be my main occupation in the future, there still may be a very unique venture or two for Spilker Ales in the years to come. Please stay in touch!

See you in Cortland soon and don't forget to bring your friends and family to get the last tour of a pioneering brewery in Nebraska. Cheers! Sam Spilker---

For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.

Hops for Harmony - Save the Date

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:53:00 +0000

When: Wed, Jun 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion

Glacial Till Vineyard Dinner @ HopCat (12/29)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:39:00 +0000

What: Pre-New Years Beer Dinner with Glacial Till
When: Thursday, December 29th at 7pm
Where: HopCat, 601 P St, Lincoln

For our December Beer Dinner, we're putting a bit of flair on it. With the New Year right around the corner, this dinner will be built around a New Years theme. It'll be an all cider event featuring Glacial Till Vineyard. Our Executive Chef, Brandon Bayne also has a great menu for you to indulge before your resolutions kick in.

Welcome Beer: Glacial Till Original Cider

Appetizer: Firecracker Shrimp
Fried Jumbo Butterflied Shrimp Tossed in Thai Sauce
Paired with: Hibiscus Ginger Cider

Soup: Lobster Bisque Soup
Scratch Lobster Bisque Soup Topped with Crème Fraîche
Paired with: Glacial Till Pumpkin Cider

Main Course: 45 Day--Dry Aged Ribeye-- Melt in Your Mouth Tender Steak
Served with Cheesy Au Gratin
Paired with: Glacial Till Barrel Aged Cider

Dessert: House Made Vanilla Bean Cheesecake-- this thing will be sure to satisfy any last sweets your want before your resolution.
Paired with: Glacial Till Coffee Cider

Get your tickets HERE.

Blackstone Krampus Crawl (Farnam House Brewing)

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:32:00 +0000

When: Fri, Dec 9 from 6:00 pm to midnight
Where: Farnam House Brewing, 3558 Farnam St, Omaha, Nebraska
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1270012139712082

From their email...

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Dress as Krampus or St. Nick and receive discounts at all participating stops on the crawl! We will start at Farnam House at 6 pm, have a drink of the 2016 Winterbock, and proceed on to the Crescent Moon Alehouse, Scriptown, and Sullivan's. The afterparty will also be held at Farnam House where we will have traditional German food and drink.

Candy and coal will be provided!

Funk Fest (Farnam House Brewing)

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 16:15:00 +0000

When: Saturday, Nov 12 from 12:00 pm to close
What: Annual funky, sour, and wild ale beer throw down

Includes 2016 American sour ale variants, barrel-aged sours, and aged brett wild ales

Get your jive on with funky tunes and soul food specials all day. Stay tuned to the Farnam House Facebook page for updates on beer releases.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1112932342076754/

Brickway Beer Dinner @ HopCat Lincoln (9/27)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 21:58:00 +0000

From HopCat Lincoln:

What: Brickway Brewery Beer Dinner
When: Tuesday, September 27th 6:30pm
Where: HopCat, 601 P St, Lincoln

Join us for a 4-course, off-menu Beer Dinner with our friends at
Brickway Brewery & Distillery.

Appetizer: Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings- Drumsticks wrapped in bacon tossed in Thai-Chili sauce garnishes with scallions
Beer: Brickway IPL

Salad: Apple Wedge Salad with Avocado Ranch- Apple slices, pecans, tomato, onions, bacon bits, topped with avocado ranch
Beer: Brickway Raspberry Hef

Entrée: Peached Glazed Pork Chops- Pork Chopped topped with fresh peaches and jalapeno bacon jam served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes
Beer: Brickway Oktoberfest

Dessert: Chocolate Cake Pops- Football shaped cake pops, chocolate ganache, white laces and a big, red N on the side of them
Beer: Brickway Coffee Vanilla Stout

Get your tickets HERE.

Zipline & Cursive Collaboration: Hoppy Hollow Session IPA

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:33:00 +0000

From Zipline Brewing Company's Facebook page:

Beer Nebraska is all about the shared creative passion of bands and breweries. Today, we are excited to announce our collaboration with Cursive, HOPPY HOLLOW! Bursting and blooming with hop aroma and flavor, this session ale is an homage to the band's album Happy Hollow, which was released 10 years ago this month. Brewed for exclusive release at Beer Nebraska. Get your tickets today!

More on Beer Nebraska HERE
Tickets available HERE

9th annual Neihardt Beer & Limerick Festival (9/24)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0000

From The Neihardt State Historic Site:

The 9th annual Neihardt Beer & Limerick Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. the Community Hall in Bancroft, Neb. Regional craft brews and new offerings from local beer distributors will be features, along with snacks and the most hilarious beer-related limerick contest west of Dublin. Tickets for the festival are $20, though limericks can also be submitted in the contest for $20 via mail to the John Neihardt State Historic Site, 304 E. Elm St., Bancroft, NE 68004.

This is a fund-raiser for the Neihardt Foundation, which raises money to sustain the historic site dedicated to the state’s “poet laureate in perpetuity.”

Visit the website HERE

Bell's Beer Dinner @ HopCat Lincoln (8/30)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:37:00 +0000

From HopCat Lincoln:

What: Bell's Brewery Beer Dinner
When: Tuesday, August 30th at 6:30pm
Where: HopCat, 601 P St, Lincoln

Join us for an expertly paired 4-course Beer Dinner with our friends at Bell's Brewery.

Welcome Beer: Quinannan Falls Special Lager

1st course: prosciutto wrapped asparagus- poached asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with a pepper cream cheese spread.
Paired with: Amber Ale

2nd course: BLT lettuce wrap- bacon, cherry tomato, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzled with chipotle vinaigrette dressing.
Paired with: Poolside Ale

3rd course: Crispy Airline Chicken breast topped with a chicken veloute served with a wasabi mashed potatoes.
Paired with: Hopsoulution

4th course: Apple bread budding topped with a stout beer ice cream.

Paired with: Mead

HopCat Presents: Hops for Hope (8/20)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:09:00 +0000

From Boys Hope Girls Hope:

Hops for Hope is a craft beer fundraiser for Boys Hope Girls Hope. Raising a pint to breaking the poverty cycle and turning dreams into degrees, all proceeds will go to support Boys Hope Girls Hope- Hope College Center in Lincoln, NE.

Featured Breweries include Blue Blood Brewing Co., Farnam House Brewing Co., Upstream Brewing Co., Scriptown Brewing Co., Kinkaider Brewing Co., Ploughshare Brewing Co. and our host brewery, Brickway Brewery and Distillery. Breweries will be serving a specialty “hope” brew. Also available will be homebrews from 6 Lincoln and Omaha area homebrewers and beer donated by Zipline Brewing Company and Nebraska Brewing Company. Live music from On the Rocks and food from Big Luvs BBQ and Starvin’ Marvin’s BBQ.

Don't want to drive? We will be running one bus from Omaha and one from Lincoln for $10 per person. Buses will leave Omaha from Brickway Brewery and Distillery and leave Lincoln from HopCat at 5:30PM.

Enthusiast Hour from 5:00pm-6:00pm will include appetizers from local restaurants, private after hours access to the museum, and a growler of beer to take home.

General Admission at 6:00pm.

Tickets in Advance: Enthusiast hour: $55 General Admission: $35

Tickets at the door: General Admission $40.

WHEN
Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT) - Add to Calendar

WHERE
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum - 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, NE 68003 - View Map

Eventbrite Tickets

Facebook Event Page

Hop Lovers Rejoice; Knee Deep Brewing Company Coming To Nebraska

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:45:00 +0000

From the Knee Deep Brewing Company Press Release:

Knee Deep Brewing Company of Auburn, CA. will begin selling their lineup in the state of Nebraska in August. “We have been selling with Quail Distributing Arizona for a year now. The brand has been strong and the relationship with them has been great, said Andrew Moore Sales Manager of Knee Deep Brewing Co. When Quail Nebraska reached out to us, it was a no brainer for us to expand our partnership with their sister company. We look forward to the similar success with their great organization.”

“Quail Nebraska is beyond thrilled to partner with Knee Deep Brewing in the Cornhusker State said Craft Manager Tim Burke. We look forward to a great partnership with this stellar brewery.”

Knee Deep Brewing Company began brewing in 2010, moved to their current brewery in Auburn in late 2013 and brewed the first Auburn beer in January 2014. Knee Deep continues to grow its distribution network, actively selling in 16 states and internationally. Knee Deep currently produces 14 different beers on a regular basis but is most commonly know for the multiple award winners Breaking Bud IPA, Hoptologist and Lupulin River DIPA, and Simtra Triple IPA.

Cursive, Criteria, Columbia Vs Challenger top Hear Nebraska-Zipline fundraiser lineup (9/24)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:44:00 +0000

From the Hear Nebraska Website:

In honor of the kinship between local music and local craft beer, Hear Nebraska and Zipline Brewing Co have partnered to bring together five Nebraska bands and five local breweries in a fundraiser for Hear Nebraska.

Cursive headlines the inaugural Beer Nebraska concert and beer tasting event Saturday, Sept. 24. Criteria, Universe Contest, Better Friend and, for the first time in seven years, a reuniting Columbia Vs Challenger will perform in the Lincoln brewery’s parking lot, 2100 Magnum Cir. The bands will be paired with five local breweries —Zipline, Empyrean, Blue Blood, Get Lost and First Street — which will offer a special creation specifically for the event.

“In addition to brewers and beer dorks, many of us at Zipline are musicians and music nerds, so this collaboration is a no-brainer,” says Zipline resident cicerone Craig Reier.

For Columbia Vs Challenger, this will mark the Lincoln band’s first show since waving goodbye from the now-defunct Box Awesome stage June 12, 2009. Founding member and current Powerful Science vocalist/keyboard player Joshua Miller says the band has been kicking the idea around for a couple of years, but is looking forward to making an original lineup reunion a reality.

“I expect it’ll be weird and challenging to put ourselves back into a headspace from 7 years ago, but that’s also probably the most exciting part,” Miller says. “We’ve all grown and can add our new experiences to our music.”

Neither Criteria’s Stephen Pedersen (a HN board member) nor Cursive’s Matt Maginn could recall the last time their bands played together. Pedersen is a founding member of Cursive.

Tickets to Beer Nebraska go on-sale HERE Monday, July 25, and are $30. The fee includes entrance and three samples per brewery. Proceeds benefit Hear Nebraska. Food trucks will also be in attendance. RVSP on their Facebook event page HERE.

Brew At The Zoo in Omaha this Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:05:00 +0000

When: Saturday, July 16th, 8-11pm
Where: Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St, Omaha

From their press release---

Lions and tigers and BEERS, oh my! Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium will be hosting its third annual Brew at the Zoo this Saturday night from 8 to 11pm. Guests 21 and over will enjoy a stroll through the Zoo and sample unique brews from dozens of local breweries, as well as a selection of locally produced wines. There will be live music from Will Stallions and Red Delicious, food, fun games, and, of course, the exotic animals of the Zoo!

General admission tickets are $50 per person for Zoo members and $60 each for non-members. VIP tickets are SOLD OUT. No tickets will be sold the day of the event. A ticket grants you a souvenir sampling glass and unlimited sampling of a variety of beers and wines.

This is an after-hours, adults-only event. ALL GUESTS must be 21 or over. Tickets (if still remaining) are available at OmahaZoo.com

Participating Breweries and Wineries:
Blue Blood Brewing Co, Bolo Beer Co, Brickway Brewery and Distillery, Farnam House Brewing Co, Infusion Brewing Co, James Arthur Vineyard, Kinkaider Brewing Co, Lucky Bucket Brewing Co, Mac's Creeek Winery, Moonstruck Meadery, Nebraska Brewing Co, Ploughshare Brewing Co, Scriptown Brewing Co, Upstream Brewing Co, Vis Major Brewing, Whiskey Run Creek Wineyard and Vinery.

Three breweries medal at 2016 U.S. Open

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:26:00 +0000

Boiler Brewing of Lincoln, Nebraska Brewing of LaVista/Papillion, and Scratchtown Brewing of Ord were all medal winners this past week at the 2016 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Nearly 5,000 entries were judged at this international competition with the final round of judging taking place in Oxford, Ohio.

Having only been open to the public since April 1 of this year, the first two medals won by Boiler Brewing as a commercial brewery is quite an impressive feat. Nebraska Brewing is no stranger to this event, having medaled at the U.S. Beer Open in multiple categories in all eight years this competition has existed. Scratchtown Brewing medals for the same beer, Black Eye Imperial Porter, for the second consecutive year.

Congratulations to all three breweries!

HopFest @ The Happy Raven (7/15 - 7/17)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:13:00 +0000

From The Happy Raven Facebook event page:

A full weekend of hoppy beer for the biggest event we have hosted yet! Featuring 48 unique draft offerings over the three day weekend. Open at noon each day. Live music and food as well!

We will be updating confirmed keg list as it gets finalized until HopFest. Stay tuned for more confirmed brews! ALL BEERS WILL TAP AT NOON EACH DAY.

FRIDAY:
Scratchtown Wonder Twins
Bell's Double Two Hearted
Surly Todd the Axeman
Kinkaider specialty TBA
Infusion Nelson Galaxy
Short's Goodnight Bodacious
Zipline IPA
Empyrean Mango IPA
Stillwater G13
De Ranke XX Bitter
Moylans Hopsickle Imperial IPA
Infusion TBA
Lagunitas Born Again Yesterday
New Belgium Hop Kitchen Botanical Imperial IPA
Surly Overrated
Mikkeller Session IPA
Tallgrass Cherry Lemonade Half Pipe Ferkin

SATURDAY:
Scratchtown Tiny Tiles
Oskar Blues Pinner
Firestone Walker Wookie Jack
Farnam House Belgian Double IPA
Zipline Double IPA
Blue Blood specialty TBA
Founders Devil Dancer
Bell's Hopsoulution
Alpine Hoppy Birthday
Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
Odell Mycenary
Stone Go To IPA
Surly Furious
Surly TBA
Ska TBA
Gigantic IPA

SUNDAY:
Bell's Two Hearted
Great Divide Hercules
Firestone Walker Easy Jack
Kinkaider speciality TBA
Ploughshare specialty TBA
Blue Blood specialty TBA
Against the Grain Rico Sauvin
Ballast Point Pineapple Sculpin
Gigantic Ginormous
Green Flash West Coast IPA
Alpine Pure Hoppiness
Stone Ruin Ten
Surly TBA
Deschutes Hop Slice
Avery Maharaja
Sierra Nevada TBA

Visit the Facebook event page HERE

The Happy Raven, 122 N 11st St, Lincoln

Zipline Brewing Beer Dinner @ HopCat Lincoln (7/26)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:09:00 +0000

From HopCat Lincoln:

What: Zipline Brewing Beer Dinner
When: Tuesday, July 26th at 6:30pm
Where: HopCat, 601 P St, Lincoln

Join us for an expertly paired 4-course, 5 beer dinner featuring our friends at Zipline Brewing Co.

Welcome Beer: Hibiscus Saison

First Course: Roasted Grape and Blue Cheese crostini - Thyme and Blue Cheese spread topped with roasted grapes served on a
crostini drizzled with honey.
Paired with: Zipline IPA

Second Course: Tomato and Cucumber salad - Local tomato, cucumber, jalapños, snap peas. Drizzled with a soy vinaigrette topped with roasted sesame seeds
Paired with: Kolsch

Third Course: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin- Medallions topped with Mushroom Demi, Roasted Tarragon Potatoes.
Paired with: IRA (India Red Ale)

Fourth Course: Flourless Chocolate Cake with a marshmallow drizzle
Paired with: BBA Double Chocolate Stout

Lincoln welcomes Mikkeller San Diego! (7/7)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:08:00 +0000

From Good Life Provisions:

Thursday, July 7th

Perennially one of the top brewers in the world, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø (the Godfather of Gypsy Brewers) is famous for his prolific variations, experiments and specifically his Beer Geek series of coffee beers originating with Beer Geek Breakfast (first brewed in 2006 in Denmark).

Mikkeller is likely best known in Lincoln as the brewer of Peace and Bourbon Barrel Peace (both brewed in Belgium). While Mikkeller's gypsy days continue at borrowed breweries in Belgium, Norway and other places, they recently worked with Alesmith to take over their existing San Diego brewery after Alesmith moved on to a new facility not far down the road. Nebraska is the first market outside of Southern CA and the Bay Area to get a glimpse of the now maybe-not-a-gypsy-brewer's beers.

http://mikkeller.dk/location/mikkeller-brewing-san-diego/

Tapping this Thursday, July 7 at 3 locations around the city of Lincoln, Mikkeller Invasion is real and it is happening.

Tapping times may vary slightly from place to place.

Morans (3400 A St.)
Beer Geek Brunch
California Common
Cream Ale

Jake's (101 N 14th St.)
Beer Geek Breakfast (1 of 2 kegs on this opening shipment)
Hop Geek Breakfast
California Common
Sparks pale ale

Happy Raven (122 N 11th St.)
Beer Geek Breakfast (1 of 2 kegs on this opening shipment)
Black Malts & Body Salts (Collab with To Øl)
Shapes Blonde
Brown Ale

National Belgium Day @ HopCat (7/21)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:51:00 +0000

From HopCat Lincoln:

Thursday, July 21st

Join us as we pay homage to our European beer kin from Belgium. With its rich brewing history, Belgium has paved the way for modern American craft beer. We'll be pouring a great variety of Belgian beer to celebrate. We will also be featuring, Moules Frites, a popular mussels dish, originating in Belgium.

Van Honsebrouck – Kasteel Barista – 11% - Belgian Quad with
chocolate & coffee
De Brabandere – Petrus Aged Pale – 7.3% - Oak BA Sour Belgian Pale Ale
De Brabandere – Bavik Pilsner – 5.2% - Belgian Pilsner
De Brabandere – Wittekerke Wild – 5% - Oak BA Wild Tart Witbier
Brasserie de Silly – Stupid Silly Sour – 5.5% - Belgian Wild Ale
Brouwerij The Musketeers – Troubadour Obscura – 8.5% - Belgian Mild Stout
Brouwerij The Musketeers – Troubadour Magma Triple Spiked Brett – 9.8% - Belgian Wild IPA/Tripel Hybrid
Gulden Draak – 10.5% - Belgian Dark Tripel
Van Steenberge – Bornem Dubbel – 8% - Belgian Dubbel
Brouwerij Van Eecke – Poperings Hommel – 7.5% - Belgian IPA

Farnam House Brewing 2nd Anniversary Party

noreply@blogger.com (Nick S.) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:52:00 +0000

When: Sat, Jul 2 from noon pm to 2:00 am (beer garden opens at 6:00 pm)
Where: Farnam House Brewing, 3558 Farnam St, Omaha

From their FB event page...

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Farnam House is turning 2!!!

To celebrate, we will have a full-service beer garden just outside of the brewery, food specials, drink specials, raffles, silent movies at dusk, and the release of our Belgian Double IPA.