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Nebraska

Nebraska! Frequently overlooked but surprisingly a gem. This was my 50th state visit (!) so it holds a special place in my heart.

Boiler Brewing

Lincoln

I went to Lincoln solely to go to one brewery and I have no regrets. Boiler Brewing Company is located right in the heart of downtown and is making incredible beers! I highly recommend paying them a visit. I really enjoyed the IPAs and Stouts in particular.

Kros Strain Brewing Omaha

Omaha 

Omaha is right on the Nebraska border with Iowa, making it an easy addition to a Midwest road trip. I really enjoyed Omaha and found it to be quite a cool city! Unfortunately the good breweries are a bit spread out so be sure to plan in advance.

  • Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales: Although this brewery is located southwest of the city and in a strip mall, it is absolutely worth venturing out of the way for! Their beer is very good, and they also have a location in Longmont, Colorado as well.

  • Know Good: A tasty spot for bagels and coffee!

  • Corn Coast Brewing Company: Located in the La Vista area of Omaha. They have a large tap list and tasty beers. They also have a taproom in Lincoln.

  • Stay at Magnolia Hotel Omaha: This hotel is in a nice historic building right downtown. They have a cute onsite restaurant with patio seating and overall it is a great stay!

  • Lumen Beer: A solid little brewery downtown in the Little Bohemia neighborhood. Expect an IPA heavy menu and a small snack menu.

  • Kros Strain Brewing: Kros Strain has two locations in Omaha: the La Vista area, right around the corner from Corn Coast, and downtown. Overall I was underwhelmed by their beer, but it’s still worth checking out.

  • Explore the RiverFront area: Heartland of America Park and the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge are nice parks on the river and really well done.