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Best breweries in Lincoln, Nebraska

Within 13 miles of Lincoln we track 10 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 2 rate Great. Boiler Brewing Co. in Lincoln leads the list at 4.81 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 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.

    Rating
    4.81Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  2. 2

    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 Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.37Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  3. 3

    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.

    Rating
    4.25Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  4. 4

    Bierhaus Maisschรคler

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    We are a dedicated microbrewery located in the heart of Nebraska, specializing in traditional-style German beers. Our passion lies in honoring Old World brewing techniques, meticulously following the time-tested standards practiced in Germany for centuries. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or new to craft brews, our carefully crafted lagers are designed to delight the palate and showcase the richness of authentic German styles. Find us across the great state of Nebraskaโ€”and stay tuned for new locations and exciting releases on the horizon!

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  5. 5

    Sideshow Spirits and Cider

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    Sideshow Spirits and Cider produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #30 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.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Code Beer Co.

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    Code Beer Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #31 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.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  7. 7

    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.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  8. 8

    Empyrean Brewing Co.

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    Poured exclusively on tap at Lazlo's Brewery & Grill and FireWorks Restaurant. 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 you'll find us at 3 different Lazlo's Brewery & Grill locations, as well as FireWorks Restaurant, where our focus is on creating beers that pair perfectly with our diverse hickory-inspired menus. As Nebraska's oldest independently owned craft brewery, we feature flavors for nearly every palate and a taste for every journey. Begin your journey. Pursue the Brewยฎ

    Rating
    3.56Poor
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  9. 9

    Backswing Brewing Co.

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    Backswing Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Backswing IPA", which is an English IPA and "Citra Kรถlsch", which is a Kรถlsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.45Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  10. 10

    Mistyโ€™s Restaurant & Lounge

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    Misty's Restaurant & Lounge produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA and "Orange Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.14Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated