FARM-FRESH EAT & DISHES DRINK Nebraska Craft Beers Over the past decade, dozens of craft breweries have popped up across Nebraska. Farmers have connected directly with brewers to create a true grain-to-glass movement in Nebraska. The farmers and brewers teaming up have resulted in some truly one-of-a-kind and flavorful brews. 6 5 1 3 2 4 Kinkaider Brewing Co., Grand Island. 6 MUST-TRY BREWERIES 1 Nebraska Brewing Company, Omaha – Their first specialty beer is called Melange a Trois. It’s aged for six months in chardonnay barrels, giving this brew a distinct flavor and top ratings. Tours of the brewery are offered Thursdays and Saturdays for a fee and include a selection of beers to taste and a pint glass. 4 Boiler Brewing Company, Lincoln – This brewery is housed in what was originally the boiler room of the Grand Manse building in downtown Lincoln. Today, it’s a brewery and tap room, open seven days a week. Try the Nebraska Native, made with 100% Nebraska-grown ingredients. 5 Scratchtown Brewing Company, Ord – The first brewery to open in the Sandhills makes its beer from four simple ingredients: water, malt, hops and yeast, with the water drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer found right at the brewery. 2 First Street Brewing Company, Hastings – The Assumption Saison is a tasty seasonal farmhouse that pays tribute to local farm ingredients. 3 Loop Brewing Company, McCook – Housed in a rustic and historic icehouse, at this brewery you can knock back a brew with unusual—yet tasty—menu items like a taco pizza or sausage burger. 6 Bootleg Brewers, Taylor – Brewed to honor their natural surroundings, the Sandhills Cream Ale is smooth and light, much like the Sandhills. Their “taphouse” serves up great suds six days a week. VisitNebraska.com 31
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