This glass has probably shown up in more than a few pictures that I have posted. It is very true that I am a big fan of Nebraska Craft Beer! Over the past 3 years I have travelled the great state of Nebraska getting to meet the incredible people who have started the breweries. We are blessed with the continued growth of breweries in our state that is producing amazing beer!

For an industry to prosper, many things must happen. The first and foremost, are people willing to take a risk in starting a new business. If you look across the state, there are so many brewers that have invested their life savings in the hopes of giving us patrons a place to go to enjoy a well-crafted beer.

We have brewers that were ranchers, technology professionals, military and law enforcement personnel, musicians, etc. that found their way into brewing and decided to venture into creating a business that means a tremendous amount to them but also the communities where their breweries reside.

Breweries in Nebraska have made a significant impact in so many ways including: economic, social, and charitable contributions. Sometimes as a consumer we might not realize this as we partake in a local crafted beer. I have personally experienced getting to meet so many new people at the breweries. If you are looking for a place where you can strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, breweries are the place to be! I have met people from all over the state and in fact the United States while having a pint. People are so open to having a good time discussing the different styles of beer they enjoy!

The amazing part of this great industry is the impact to jobs and the monetary impact to other businesses in a community. Places across Nebraska have now become destinations to check out the local brewery which then typically means restaurants and lodging establishments gaining business.

I have also seen the charitable impact that breweries have on their communities. I personally have been involved in multiple fundraisers and the breweries have been incredible helping the great causes I have been a part of. I love seeing all of the wonderful support given through events and programs like the one a brewery does called “Pints for a Purpose”.

So many positive impacts! So, what can you do as a patron? The first thing would be is to take part in supporting Drink Local Month.

Some of our Nebraska Brewers…

Some of our Nebraska brews…

The people you meet at Nebraska breweries…

Nebraska craft beer is an amazing community! If you are looking for other ways to support, here is a link to the memberships our Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild has. Joe is proud to be an Industry Supporter!

So, are you in? Let’s make October 2020 a month to remember!

Cheers!