From the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild
It has been a year since I have started my craft beer journey across our great state of Nebraska. In a year's time, I have met so many incredible people and got to know the stories behind how they got their breweries started. Getting out on the road, I have gained a better appreciation from all of the cool places around our state.
For instance, last summer, I spent time on the Loup River in a cabin at Riverview Cabin Retreat. My family had a great time canoeing on the Loup River and visiting Scratchtown Brewing Company.
Ord is a great small town and on a warm spring or summer day, Scratchtown's patio is amazing!
On a weekend trip last fall, a friend of mine and I got to enjoy the opening of Lost Way Brewery. On that same trip we were able to in at First Street Brewing in Hastings and Thunderhead Brewing in Axtel. In a short drive, three wonderful breweries!
Lost Way Brewery in Holdrege
First Street Brewing Co. in Hastings
Thunderhead Brewing in Kearney, Axtel, and Omaha
Exploring our state can be so much fun! I have plans to check out the Cowboy Trail in Valentine. While I am there, I will be looking forward to stopping in and visiting Bolo Beer Co. These are just a few examples of places our state has to offer. In Omaha and Lincoln, there are events every weekend and I never have a problem sitting down to a good beer and meeting others that enjoy craft beer. It is always fun to hear about the kinds of beer that people enjoy!
Nebraska Craft Beer is a community of so many fun, dedicated people who work hard each day so that us craft beer enthusiasts get to enjoy great beer. The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild is a big part of helping to grow the industry. This year they have started an amazing program called the Nebraska Beer Alliance for craft beer supporters.
Membership Benefits:
Price: $50 per year
Members only Nebraska Beer Alliance stainless steel travel pint
Downloadable/printable membership card
Discounts at 34 breweries and craft beer retailers across the state
Nebraska Beer Alliance membership sticker
Membership is effective for one calendar year from date of sign up!
For me personally, the $50 membership is a bargain with the discounts the breweries and retail outlets are offering. More important though, the membership encourages me to get out and explore new places around our great state of Nebraska. I know I will enjoy each and every experience with a great craft beer. Please check out this program today!
For more information and get get you membership - click on this link Nebraska Beer Alliance
I hope to see you somewhere along your Nebraska Craft Beer journey! Joe loves to meet new people. Cheers!
If you are a brewery or retail outlet that would like to find out how you can participate in the program please visit the Contact link on the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild Site.