1. Boiler Brewing Co.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Great beer, great service, great space. Boiler Brewing Company and tap room is located in downtown Lincoln in the historic Grand Manse building. The stately stature of the Grand Manse is accurately reflected in the bold beers that brewmaster Tim Thomssen prefers to make. Aside from the ever rotating list of beers, mead and cider, food is also available. A unique experience in every glass.

2. Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales produce's flawless beer and is ranked #2 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "The Satchel (Peanut Butter And Marshmallows)", which is a Cream Ale and "Carnival Dayz: Blueberry Cotton Candy", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

3. Lumen Beer Co.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Lumen is the culmination of a decade of creative ideas, countless basement science experiments, return flight daydreams and a vision to bring our version of craft beer to Omaha. With a focus on the fringe and an eye for innovation, we create a mix of hoppy, sour and high-gravity beers with one thing in common; they are the beers that we like to drink. We think you’ll like them too. Located in the Little Bohemia neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska.

4. Corn Coast Brewing Co.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Corn Coast Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Citra Soaker", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Bahama Llama Pina Colada", which is a Hard Seltzer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

5. Kros Strain Brewing

La Vista, Nebraska, United States

Founded in 2017 by two homebrewers who met while working at a production brewery, Kros Strain brewing has quickly established itself as a top brewery in the Nebraska beer scene. Known for their Fairy Nectar IPA and it's variants, Kros Strain is always looking for new beers to brew, while paying respect and homage to familiar styles that past generations have fallen in love with.

6. White Elm Brewing Company

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

A BREWERY WITH A MODERN TAKE ON RUSTIC ALES White Elm Brewing was built around a shared passion for handcrafted ales and a willingness to defy logic and pursue our love. With a focus on using only the highest quality, vegan friendly ingredients and a reverence for brewing history, we offer our modern American and classic Belgian ales to our community in Southeast Nebraska.

7. Monolithic Brewing

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Monolithic Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Feisty Walrus", which is a Brown Ale - English and "Meister Hefeweizen", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

8. Jukes Ale Works

Elkhorn, Nebraska, United States

Jukes Ale Works produce's good quality beer and is ranked #9 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Ninja Juice IPA", which is an American IPA and "Brain Slop", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

9. Heavy Brewing

Gretna, Nebraska, United States

Whether you're looking for traditional craft beers or the newest trending styles; Heavy Brewing is all about using the latest equipment and techniques to provide the absolute best flavors you're looking for. (Brewers: Jeff Gude & Randy Fredericks)

10. Scratchtown Brewing Company

Ord, Nebraska, United States

Welcome to Scratchtown Brewing Company, the Nebraska Sandhills’ finest and first brewery. We opened our doors in 2013 and since have dedicated ourselves to brewing and serving an assortment of premium-quality handcrafted beer. We take pride in using four simple ingredients (water, malt, hops and yeast) to make complex and delicious beers. Our beer is made with some of the freshest, purest water on the planet – drawn from the Ogalala aquifer right under our feet.

11. Stone Hollow Brewing

Beatrice, Nebraska, United States

Stone Hollow Brewing Company is a brewery and cidery located in Beatrice, Nebraska. They have limited distribution to neighboring bars and restaurants, but the taps are full of 15 unique beers in the tap house. Located in the historic Mercantile Building, patrons can get a glimpse of history while sampling some of the most adventurous beverages in the country. Whether you are a purist or a thrill-seeker looking to find a drink that is completely unique, Stone Hollow has something for every palate.

12. Cosmic Eye Brewing

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Cosmic Eye is a family owned brewery and tap room located at 6800 P ST Lincoln, NE (the old Laser Quest in East Park Plaza). Brewing Ales and Lagers since 2018 Sunday: 2-7, Tuesday - Thursday: 3-9, Friday - Saturday: 2 - 11, **For large parties and reservations email: wolfmama@cosmiceye.beer

13. HWY 14 Brewing Company

Albion, Nebraska, United States

HWY 14 Brewing Co. was founded on the idea that we all have something to toast to. So whether you're a local or just passing through, a native or a nomad, a friend or a friend we just haven't met yet, we hope you stop by and have a drink with us. We're all about good beer, good company, and good times in the Good Life.

14. Lost Way Brewery

Holdrege, Nebraska, United States

Lost Way Brewery produce's good quality beer and is ranked #14 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Tres Corazones", which is an American IPA and "Corn Husking Red", which is an Other Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.

15. Canyon Lakes Brewing Company

Johnson Lake, Nebraska, United States

Canyon Lakes Brewing Company is located at the Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, the heart of the four-lake complex on the Tri-County Canal, also known as the "canyon lakes". The building has a long history at Johnson Lake, a previous hotspot for locals and tourists alike. Completely renovated, Canyon Lakes is now open, new and improved!

16. Brewery 719

Alliance, Nebraska, United States

Brewery 719 produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #25 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Hazy Train", which is a New England IPA and "Beam", which is a Scottish Export Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.

17. Site-1 Brewing

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

18. Second Chapter Brewing

Ogallala, Nebraska, United States

Second Chapter Brewing opened for business in January 2023 in downtown Ogallala. You can enjoy quality craft beer, brewed in-house in the beautiful, renovated former library. The taproom has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where you can view the brewery production space or sit on a shaded deck in warmer weather.

19. Zipline Brewing Co.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Welcome to Zipline Brewing Co. Rocking your palates from Lincoln, Nebraska, we focus our energy on making handcrafted artisan ales and lagers at the highest levels of quality in the industry. Our approach is clean, simple, and direct to help you focus your energy on enjoying delicious beer.

20. Peg Leg Brewing Company

North Platte, Nebraska, United States

Peg Leg Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #27 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Irish Red", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Belgian Ales.

21. Catalyst Brewing Company

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Catalyst Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #16 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Hawaiian Porter", which is an Other Porter and "New Beginnings", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

22. Vis Major Brewing

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Vis Major Brewing is inventive, handcrafted artisan beer that enlightens the palate & charms the spirit. It's high-quality brewing that pays respect to the tradition of the art form. It's something ancient and something brand new - all at once. Located in Hanscom Park, Omaha.

23. Pals Brewing Company

North Platte, Nebraska, United States

Pals Brewing Company materialized in 2015 at an Oettinger Family Thanksgiving dinner out at Oettinger Farms just south of Hershey, NE. Mark and Mendy were insistent that “This town needs a brewery!” Paul, an avid homebrewer since he bought his first homebrew kit in 1995, got a faraway look in his eye. Amy smiled as she remembered Paul’s previous attempts at opening several breweries that never got off the notebook. Suffice it to say that several beers and several plates of Thanksgiving Dinner later a dream was born. Situated on 4 beautiful acres, Pals Taproom and Outdoor Beer Oasis, is the perfect spot to relax while enjoying our locally handcrafted brews. Our brews are produced on site in small batches, so they are always fresh and flavorful. Paul is always brewing up something new to coincide with the changing seasons. With specialty pizzas and hors d’oeuvres you won’t leave hungry. Our warm and friendly staff will treat you like a part of the Oettinger family. This brewery isn’t just a business, for us it’s who we are. An extension of us as people. We welcome you to join us anytime because truly “You’re Always at Home with Pals.”

24. Flyover Brewing Company

Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States

Having lived in multiple different cities with vibrant and innovative brewing scenes, the owners of the company wanted to bring the beer and experience of craft brewing to the Panhandle of Nebraska. The only craft brewery in the Nebraska Panhandle, Flyover Brewing Company takes pride in it’s beer, food and location. We use equipment made in Lincoln, malt produced in Nebraska, and locally grown adjuncts such as sugar beets in our brewing. Brewed by an award winning professional brewer with years of experience in the craft, the brewery produces both true to style lagers and ales along with innovative locally themed brews. Located in a completely renovated building in downtown Scottsbluff, beer enthusiasts can enjoy an atmosphere usually only found in larger cities, while sitting on the patio watching small town life pass by.

25. Roc Hopper Brewing Company

Syracuse, Nebraska, United States

Roc Hopper Brewing Company began its craft in the kitchen in 2013 and officially opened the brewery doors in 2019. Our style combines traditional brewing methods with innovative ingredients and flavors to produce our fine ales. Ben and his wife Katy own and operate Roc Hopper Brewing Company. They share all of the duties within the brewery. Katy is a "foody" and imparts her knowledge and love of flavor into Roc Hopper's beer design. Ben is a Family Physician, but prior to that he studied biochemistry and worked in a research/biochemistry laboratory. Together they are combining the Art and Science needed to develop fine ales and expand Craft Beer.

26. Upper Room Brewery

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Upper Room Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #22 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "My Beloved", which is a Kölsch and "Chesterton", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

27. Sideshow Spirits and Cider

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Sideshow Spirits and Cider produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #12 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Dark Cherry Cider", which is a Cider and "Pineapple Cinnamon Cider", which is a Cider. Their primary focus is brewing Ciders.

28. Salt Mine City Brewing Co

David City, Nebraska, United States

Salt Mine City Brewing Co produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Single Axle", which is an American Light Lager and "Tripple Axle", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

29. Code Beer Co.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Code Beer Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #26 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Berry Lemon Sour", which is a Fruited Sour and "Cream Ale", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.

30. Pint Nine Brewing Company

Papillion, Nebraska, United States

Pint Nine Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #30 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Oso Cafe", which is a Brown Ale and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Brown Ales.

31. Brickway Brewery & Distillery

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Brickway is breaking new ground while tapping into Omaha’s rich history, as Omaha's first distillery since Prohibition and only combination brewery/distillery. Our mission is to make craft beer and spirits fun, approachable and honest. That means balancing art with mad science, palate with process, instinct with chemistry.

32. Kinkaider Brewing Company

Broken Bow, Nebraska, United States

Kinkaider: a settler on free land in Nebraska under terms of the Kinkaid Act in 1904 which allowed each bona fide settler 640 acres upon payment of a filing fee of 14 dollars We look forward to being the area's brewery like so many breweries were before Prohibition. This is the community's brewery and a place to gather with friends, enjoy some world class beer and good times. We will create beers that will be sure to please about any beer drinker out there and hopefully convert some non-beer drinkers as well. With over 30 years combined homebrewing experience between our head brewer Dan Hodges and assistant Nate Bell the beers are assured to be of the utmost quality and sure to please. Add in the business and marketing expertise of Barry Fox and Cody Schimick and you will not be disappointed. We have big plans and look forward to sharing them with you and the community.

33. Five.O.Five Brewing

Fremont, Nebraska, United States

Five.O.Five Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #34 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Bit Thick", which is a Strong Ale - American and "Razzbaby Blonde", which is a Blonde Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

34. Nebraska Brewing Company

La Vista, Nebraska, United States

Nebraska Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #21 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Cardinal Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Brunette Nut Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Brown Ales.

35. Infusion Brewing Company

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

36. Lucky Bucket Brewing Company

La Vista, Nebraska, United States

Lucky Bucket is one of Nebraska’s oldest craft breweries, we tapped our first beer in January 2008 with the debut of Pre-Prohibition Lager which, along with Certified Evil Imperial Stout have been stalwarts on taps and shelves across Nebraska. From our first beer Lucky Bucket has always been interested in pushing the craft market by looking for the unexpected, from using old recipes and exploring forgotten styles, to trying new ingredients and experimenting with different styles. Although there are some changes afoot we’ll promise you that you can find your old standbys as well as rotation of new options whenever you come by the taproom. From the taproom, to the bar, to your back deck, at Lucky Bucket our goals have always been simple, to create high-quality beers that people can enjoy with friends and family no matter what life throws at you.

37. Divots Brewery

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States

Divots Brewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #35 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Hazy Cosmic Jive", which is a New England IPA and "Donna's Raspberry Pilsner", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

38. Farnam House Brewing Company

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Starting out as home brewers, both Tony and Phil spent years perfecting their craft, Tony both at home and in commercial breweries and Phil in his "barage", starting the South Omaha Brewers Homebrew club. Along with their awesome wives (yes I wrote this), they began a journey to explore brewing and beer styles all over the world. After traveling to Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic and to over half of the local states, doing research and meeting some of the best people on earth, we decided that it could be more than a hobby. We love craft beer, and we want to share our journey to create some truly unique and delicious beers with all of you! We brew our beer in our basement brew house on Farnam Street in what used to be a fur vault. You can still see the original safe doors on your way into the brew house. We plan to have a regular line up of farmhouse ales, German Lager, Bock, Stout, and sours. We also believe that you have to push the limits and try new things so expect to see some special Brett beers, some barrel-aged, sours, local hard ciders and many others as we progress. We can't wait to have you over for dinner and a few beers! See you soon.

39. Prairie Pride Brewing Co.

Grand Island, Nebraska, United States

Prairie Pride Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #37 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Barn Burn", which is an American Red Ale and "Lip Kick", which is a Brown Ale - Imperial. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

40. First Street Brewing Company

Hastings, Nebraska, United States

First Street Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #35 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Back Alley Porter", which is an American Porter and "Popular Blonde", which is a Blonde Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

41. Bootleg Brewers

Taylor, Nebraska, United States

Bootleg Brewers produce's unproven beer and is ranked #42 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Cling On", which is a Wheat Beer and "Naked Orange Stinger", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Sours.

42. Empyrean Brewing Co.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

It began with a dream that we could brew full-flavored beer in the great state of Nebraska. In 1991 that dream became our state’s first brewpub, Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill. Since then demand for our beer has grown, so we expanded our pub and Empyrean Brewing Company was born. Today we still dream big even while we hand craft our beers in small flavor–filled batches. So enjoy an Empyrean beer, the taste of dreams come true.

43. Upstream Brewing Company

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Upstream Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #41 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Flagship IPA", which is an American IPA and "Firehouse Red Lager", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Strong Ales.

44. Benson Brewery

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Cradled in the heart of Benson on Omaha’s north side – you will find a cozy neighborhood brew-pub sporting its neighborhood's namesake, Benson Brewery. We are welcoming to all who look for friendly company, good conversation, handcrafted beers and solid drinks. We believe a brewery is what its patrons and community make it, which is why we serve well-crafted brews, locally sourced foods, and drinks to please all. Benson Brewery is a gastro-pub for all times. From its reclaimed wooden flooring to its warm interior, exposed brick walls, and modern brew equipment– Benson Brewery is a place without pretense. Our food, our drinks, our service, and our space are inspired by old and new American Midwest traditions. Cheers!

45. Scriptown Brewing Company

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Our small production brewery and tavern is located in the heart of the burgeoning Blackstone District in midtown Omaha. Enjoy any of our 14 tap beers, house-made ginger beers, craft cocktails and ambience like no other. The Kaufmann Room is an 1100 square foot event space attached to our main room, and is available for parties of up to 70 people.

46. Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company

Wayne, Nebraska, United States

Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company is Nebraska's first benefit corporation brewery and the fifth overall benefit corporation in Nebraska. We proudly brew and serve our damn fine beer in Wayne, Nebraska. We don't have a huge sales gimmick, just one guiding principle: "We want to brew craft beer that you want to drink, not the beer we think you should drink."

47. Thunderhead Brewing

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Established in 1999. Thunderhead Brewing serves a delicious variety of beer handcrafted by an experienced staff of craft beer enthusiasts. Pilsners, Porters, Stouts, IPAs, Fruit beers, Honey beers, barrel aged favorites, and even a firkin from time to time.

48. Bolo Beer Co.

Valentine, Nebraska, United States

Focused on clean, drinkable ales and the seasonal use of local fruits, Bolo Beer has something for everyone. Started by a few Sandhills-loving locals and one adventurous brewer, Bolo Beer Co. is bringing quality craft beer to the Frontier. Valentine, Neb.

49. Fairfield Opera House Brewery & Grill

Fairfield, Nebraska, United States

Fairfield Opera House Brewery & Grill produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Ox Bow Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

50. Steeple Brewing Co.

Hastings, Nebraska, United States

We brew hand-crafted beer, inspired by the honest, hard-working folks that fill their glasses on Saturday night and do right by their neighbor on Sunday morning. From the ladies preparing the potluck to palatable small talk with a batty neighbor; church, community and good beer are indelible parts of life on the Plains. Our mission is simple; brew good beer for good people. Founded in 2015, our goal is to bring a brewery and taproom to downtown Hastings, Nebraska. Our team includes a farmer (Thomas Kluver, operations), a chaplain (Damen Heitmann, brewmaster) and a designer (Anthony May, marketing). Each of our beers has been given a name and backstory, inspired to the colorful characters that fill our churches and build our communities.