Metro area

Best breweries in Omaha, Nebraska

Within 13 miles of Omaha we track 19 breweries. 2 rate Exceptional and 5 rate Great. Lumen Beer Co. in Omaha leads the list at 4.75 (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.

1
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.
Rating
4.75Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
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 Sours.
Rating
4.66Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
3
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.
Rating
4.37Great
Popularity
Widely rated
4
Monolithic Brewing
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Monolithic Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 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 Wheat Beers.
Rating
4.29Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
5
Jukes Ale Works
Omaha, 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.
Rating
4.26Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
6
Zaska! Beer Co
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Rating
4.17Great
Popularity
Barely rated
7
B5 Brewing Company
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
B5 Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #9 in Nebraska. They are most well known for "Cobra Snake Necktie", which is a New England IPA and "Bush’s Blonde Coffee Lager", which is an Other Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Barely rated
8
Full Fledged Brewing Co
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
We are the sum total of our experiences. Whether by fate or chance, you have found your way to a comfortable corner stool at a family-owned brewery in Iowa. Sharing a pint and a story with Marshall and Dessie feels comfortable and almost familiar, like you’ve been here before. But the experience is fresh and new, offering a pathway to enjoyment that goes well beyond craft. All that’s left is to commit. Join us in our passionate pursuit of better beer. Welcome to Full Fledged Brewing Company.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
Site-1 Brewing
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
Pint Nine Brewing Company
La Vista, Nebraska, United States
Pint Nine Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #32 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.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
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.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
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.
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Well rated
13
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.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
Infusion Brewing Company
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Rating
3.58Poor
Popularity
Well rated
15
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!
Rating
3.56Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
16
Upstream Brewing Company
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Upstream Brewing Company produce's okay quality beer and is ranked #46 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.
Rating
3.54Poor
Popularity
Well rated
17
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.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Well rated
18
Jaipur Restaurant and Brewpub
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Jaipur Restaurant and Brewpub produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Jalapeno Ale", which is a Spiced / Herbed Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Spiced Beers.
Rating
2.91Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
19
Baraboo Brewing Company
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Rating
2.58Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated