The Most Flavorful Breweries in Omaha

White Elm Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 4.2 (26) • $

"With small kids at home, I don't have a ton of opportunities to just go chill at a brewery. But when I have friends in town or another excuse to get out of the house, this is a place I really like to visit. Don't be deceived by the less than enticing strip mall location, this is a great spot with a fun ambience. If you've only seen it as you're zipping by on Van Dorn, make a point to stop in sometime."

Scriptown Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (116) • $

"Super great spot with friendly staff and an incredible assortment of beers in a super cool environment. Nice IPA selection but even bigger assortment in general. Connected to an awesome BBQ spot which makes it even more awesome. Ample bar with roll-front windows for good weather days. So great."

Lucky Bucket Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.2 (60) • $

"I'm not a beer fan, so it's great that they also have a distillery! Sometimes I feel left out at places because I don't like beer but not here! I had a drink that I'm pretty sure was called Bouquet of Newly Sharpened Pencils (wack name lol) that was DELICIOUS! It's a White Russian with a choice of Cut Spike flavored vodka. I tried the drink with peanut butter and the second time with Salted Caramel. GET THE PEANUT BUTTER!! It was heaven in a cup! The salted caramel was good but tasted pretty much just like a normal White Russian in my opinion. This place is pretty big and has a big room for private parties. My friends band was playing when I went so that made for a really fun time! The waitstaff was good but could have been a smidge friendlier (not that they were mean at all, they just could've smiled a bit more)."

Brave’s Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (9)

"What a fun place! Hwy 14 and Braves kitchen is right on the edge of Columbus, with great drinks and food! We did a flight with a variety of the Hwy 14 beers. I really liked the Triple Action Mango IPA! For food we did a few appetizers, the ravioli and cheese balls. The cheese balls were probably the best I've ever had! The ravioli was also great. If you are around the area, check this place out! They have a sweet staff and a great patio when the weather is nice. It was really busy when we went so service was a little slower than we would have liked but with being new that is expected! I think this place has so much potential, can't wait to come back!"

SandBar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (30) • $$

"Another yearly visit to Norfolk. Things seemed to run smoother. Perhaps because the place was packed on a Friday evening. Added a hostess station as opposed to just finding a table. Food good as well. Loaded burger was flavorful. The open face beef sandwich was tasty. Adult beverages (Long Island ice tea) was well done. Just had to walk back to our room."

Corn Coast Brewing

★★★★★ 4.9 (15)

"I had read the reviews before I came in so I knew that dogs were allowed! We brought my dog and they even provided him a water bowl! We chose 2 beers. The Stout was as expected, rich, deep flavor yet smooth and delicious! The Bahama llama was unexpectedly delicious as well. It's a seltzer smoothie style beer infused with pineapple, coconut and it essentially taste like a fizzy piña colada. Really fun drink! I love that they have dates lined up with food trucks and have even included the Huskers games. I look forward to coming here and hanging out with friends and enjoying future games here!"

Pint Nine Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.5 (45) • $

"Always cold! My sister held my nieces' graduation party here in June and it was perfect! Acoustics are not great, but they are not going to be in an open room like that! It was easy to decorate, the taps were flowing for adults, and everyone had a blast! We brought in all of our food and they were so gracious and easy to work with. Just be warned, if you want access to the patio for use, that is going to cost you!"

The Mill Coffee & Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (20) • $$

"Great for COFFEE in the mornings..right across from the hotel and conference center..indoor and outside seating ...lovely atmosphere..staff was friendly ..great for a meeting location for large parties ...loved it!"

Roc Hopper Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Stopped here after a baseball game and I thought I was in another city! This place is large, new, clean and smells great! It kinda looks like a sports bar/microbrewery/art gallery that you are quite surprised would be in Syracuse Nebraska! Unfortunately I didn't take any pics because my phone was dead (they let me charge it behind the bar) but I can tell you that the margarita pizza, the grilled Italian panini, the pressed lemon ricotta appetizer and all the beers were fantastic. They have plenty of tv's and a bunch of seating and if you are so inclined, you can spend $8000 on a canvas painting of Elton John!! I will be back!!"

Kinkaider Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (29) • $$

"We stopped in for a release party for the new Omaha Maverick beer, Bull Market. Being that it was a release party, the place was pretty crowded but the staff was excellent and the beer list is (as expected) very extensive. I only had the Bull Market on the day we went, but would gladly stop back and do the flights or have a few beers before a Maverick sporting event. The tap room is inviting and would be pretty spacious on a normal evening. Although they don't serve food, others have mentioned that you can bring food in and there are several restaurants nearby.Also, in the past I've tried several Kinkaider products from stores or on tap at other restaurants, so I wanted to add that briefly here. many people have mentioned Winter Beast which is a good one, and my wife and I tried snozzberry sour many years ago and have continued to buy it from time to time. It's pricey, but I love the sour taste!"

Kinkaider Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (29)

"Date of Visit: 1/31/22Ordered: 1x Pick 5 Beer Flight, 1x Snow Beast Winter Ale Pint, 1x Kinkaider T-ShirtParty Size: 1Total: $31.59This was my first stop during my stay in Lincoln. It's a solid microbrewery in the Haymarket District that houses an impressive 17 craft beer selections. The beertender, Tiffany, helped recommend some popular choices for my flight. I really liked the spicy notes in the Devil's Gap Jalapeño ale, it was surprisingly addicting. I was tempted to order another, but the Snow Beast Winter Ale was the winner for me. It had a nice hoppy spice and subtle toasted malt flavor.To top it off, I received 25% off my t-shirt since it was "Merchandise Monday". It was a great start to my week in Nebraska, I left the brewery as a Kinkaider fan!Overall: Friendly staff with fun/interesting craft beers at reasonable prices. Worth it? Yes, I'd definitely come back if I ever end up in Lincoln again."

Salt Mine City Brewery

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Great location to grab some food to go and drink some delicious beer. The owner was very friendly too. Great relaxing space to visit with a large ferry too. Can't wait to visit again when we are in town."

Backswing Brewing- Omaha

★★★★☆ 3.6 (9)

"Another brewery in Omaha! Drinks & service were great. Plus bonus points for a two-sided fireplace on this snowy night and $8 beer flights!! My only critique is the inside gives a bit of a sterile sports bar vibe; those gray walls need some love."

Coppermill Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (156) • $$

"Great dinner at the bar. Bartender was fantastic, I splurged on a great steak & top quality glass of wine.No regrets at all."

Thunderhead Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (195) • $$

"Best pizza in Kearney! The pretzels & nachos are also super yummy! Great drink selection & friendly staff!"

Backswing Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (11)

"First visit here! It's small, but cozy. Sit right next to the brewhouse! Great service... with free snack mix as soon as you order a beer. They also offer beer cocktails & guest taps& wine!! It's off the beaten track but worth the time! Definitely will be back!!"

Kros Strain Draft Works

★★★★★ 4.6 (29)

"I really hate to give this place and our experience a 2-star review, but the lack of service, blatant disrespect, anti-social vibe, and overpriced bar snacks really made our sour beer afternoon adventure into an overall "sour" experience. We had gone in as part of a Yelp Elite event. The check-in offer did not mention having to buy one and then get your second beer free. The email from the community manager even reminded us to not forget cash to tip the bartender. Why would that have even been stated if the expectation was to have to open a bar tab anyways?Not a huge deal--we had already discussed and planned to stick around for at least a couple or a few beers.Our bartender--maybe Bryan? I can't confirm since he didn't offer his name and I didn't ask--was not a warm, friendly bartender, he didn't not attempt to have any conversation with us or other patrons sitting at the bar, and he did not create a very welcoming environment. Had I known this, I would have much rather sat by the entrance and weathered the cold air instead of his cold demeanor. I tried to ask him about the beer we had ordered, and instead of acknowledging/answering my question, asking me to hold on, or even circling back later, he completely ignored me. I'd have asked a second time because one could reasonably expect that to have been due to him not hearing me--had I not seen him flinch and look in my direction out of the corner of his eye. We also asked him if he had snacks available--I briefly forgot our community manager mentioned there being cheez-its for the Yelp event--but our bartender didn't even mention them. Instead he offered me some nuts in a canister and a bag, without any listing of price, quantity, etc., that totaled up to over $15 between the one canister and one bag!We were really hoping to have a good experience because my +1 guest who came with me loves Kros Strain, frequents their La Vista location frequently (1x per week, minimum), and lives just 1/2 a mile away. However, he even left the downtown location extremely disappointed and stated he would not being going back. It should go without saying, I won't be back to this location either--the only reason I gave today a 2-star rating was because at least the beer was good.The beer was not good enough, however, for us to even stay for our free beers.Overall, not a pleasant experience."

Lazlo's Brewery and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (248) • $$

"We enjoyed a great time here with our niece. They never rushed us . Everyone loved the food. I had never heard of Lahvosh and was pleasantly surprised. They were bigger than I expected but I made 3 meals out of it. The hubs had the pork ribeye and said it was the best he's had next to his. . The atmosphere is clean, fairly quiet and we are anxious to go back"

Monolithic Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (31) • $$

"Walking into Monolithic, I expected to see an actual monolith in some form, but sadly there was none. One of the owners, a very personable man who clearly loves what he's doing, said one of his partners was a fan of the movie Space Odyssey and the name was sort of derived from that. Going by the definition: monolithic are single, unified applications, it kind of fits with the brewery effort to produce an excellent product. We really enjoyed our beer, but the whole experience fell a bit short. The space was very industrial and therefore noisy, which made conversation difficult. I did like the step-up upholstered banquette seating. It was very comfortable, probably more so than the ladder back chairs at the tables. The bar staff were inattentive once our initial beer was served. Maybe they hadn't realized we were also getting food. I had a plain hamburger, which was a mistake on my part because plain truly meant plain. I hadn't realized how much the flavor of a burger relies on the accompaniments. The monolithic shandy I ordered was very refreshing and perfect. Big bro liked his Bob's burger with bacon, sauce, and cheese. He ordered neoteric haze, which he really liked. Both burgers were served with a small bag of chips. We also had a basket of ordinary corn chips accompanied by a tiny cup of bland salsa. The menu indicated that there were vegan options(veg*), but I only saw one--the pretzel--probably plain with no cheese sauce. The focus is naturally on the brews, but the bar food menu needs a bit of finesse. Maybe if the ambiance was cozier, we would have stayed longer and sampled more brews. By all means stop in if you are a beer aficionado."

Divots Downtown

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"The food was so good we all ordered pizza and they have one of those fancy stone ovens where the pizza roasted and each bite tastes' so delicious! So we had a pizza party and shared everybody a piece of their pizza of choice The service was fast and excellent. She kept filling up my water which is a huge plus! The ambience was like we are in an old trains station, I was told the ceiling tiles were the original metal tiles Deep wood comfy booths covered in leather I think? It's quite beautiful with the romantic lighting. I'll definitely be back!"

Jukes Ale Works

★★★★☆ 4.1 (157) • $$

"Jukes is far out into Elkhorn so for those of us living closer to downtown is quite a trip. However, it is absolutely worth it for two amazing things: Salted Caramel Wings and Peanut Butter Burger. They overall have decent food (including their amazing pretzels) but even if you don't like any of the other items, both the wings and the PB Burger are worth the 30 minute drive. The service is also incredibly friendly too. They do offer small 5oz glasses for those unsure of what beer to try. I'd say the only "low" point is their indoor space as it can get pretty loud with just a few groups but even then, it's festive during games and pleasant when going out with friends."

Nebraska Brewing Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (63) • $$

"On my most recent trip to Nebraska Brewing Company I was able to take the tour of the facility. They offer tours once or twice a week led by staff members, so you can see the process in which beer is made here. Perhaps I just haven't paid much attention but I don't notice Nebraska brewing company's beers at a lot of local restaurants that I dine and drink at. One of the things the owner said during the tour was that they are focused a little bit more on distribution side of the business so they are more popular outside of the state than within our own state. This makes a lot of sense as to why I don't see it often when I'm out and about in Omaha. Now that I've had a chance to try about 5 to 6 of their beers I definitely want more. The melange a trois and the brunette nut brown were really stellar, but I did enjoy a bunch of the others too. Since the restaurant brewery location in Papillion is a bit far for me as well as this brewing facility in LaVista, it's not a place I go very often but I know when I do I'm going to stock up on some of my favorites! They were probably one of the first pioneers of craft beers in Omaha, I would say they're pretty heavy contenders with many of the local favorites. If they ever switch gears and wanted to be more in restaurants and local eateries (as opposed to being more of a distributor) should probably open a location more "in-town" like other small craft brewers have done. I think they would do well."

Full Fledged Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.9 (41)

"I haven't met too many beers I've loved enough to want to drink again, but almost every one of the ones I tried here I'll definitely return for! My husband and I came and both had flights of different beers (except the salty prick, that one we both had to have!). I loved the Vienna, it tasted like the perfect fall beer, so I'll have to come back in a couple months for that one. The chili one was so good too, not a lot of spice to it, but the flavor was like a fresh green pepper. Yum!! They don't have food there, but they have menus for the pizza place next door and the phone number listed on the menu for easy ordering. We had the carnitas pizza and it was 100/10. The bartender was so helpful, we sat at the bar and she was very attentive and quick. They have cute merch, including dog bandanas with witty phrases and little onesies. Oh, and they have crowlers, growlers, and 6 packs available to bring home!"

Brick Street Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4 (1) • $$

"I probably woubld not have hear of this place for a few more months except the Harrison CO Visitor Center told me about this Brewery. Nestled in Downtown Woodbine it has the feel of a local small town Pub. I arrived on a Wednesday evening after opening, and before long there were six of us in the bar seats, talking Royals baseball and college football, while the bar keep was getting a new recipe for killer Bloody Marys from a patron. I had a flight of their beers, their IPA, Oktoberfest, Spiced Pumpkin and their Porter. The Porter and IPA were both above average, the Porter was actually very good! I did notice they served spent grain pizzas, but they didn't look like they needed trying. Even though I was not from the neighborhood I was welcomed as another guest, all bidding me a farewell as I left. Nice BrewPub!"

Vis Major Brewing Co.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (129) • $$

"I've had pizza's here a few times and like trying all the beers. It's not my fav pizza in Omaha, but if I'm looking for craft beers and pizza, its a good options."

Kros Strain Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (104) • $$

"My wife and I like to come here for a beer every now and then. The service is always great with good pours and the ambience is awesome. There are food trucks usually and they have live music sometimes. Fairy Nectar is a a fan favorite but the seasonal "lil full, lotta sap" is very good if you like a hazy beer."

Lost Way Brewery

★★★★★ 4.6 (7) • $

"On our SW Nebraska brewery tour, Lost Way was one our our favorites. We enjoyed our beer flights and would have liked to stay around for a while longer, but sadly had to keep moving along. If in Holdrege for a longer period, I would revisit this business."

Bottle Rocket Brewery

★★★★★ 4.5 (28) • $$

"Seward, Nebraska has a gem of a brew pub in the Bottle Rocket Brewery. Located one block from the town square, Bottle Rocket is housed in a former seed mill. The owners have gone to great lengths to share the buildings roots via wall photos and tabletop flyers. Multiple brews and ales were on tap and a limited snack menu was available but patrons are allowed to bring in outside food. We tried the Bottle Rocket blonde ale and the seasonal blueberry ale. As small time beer and ale drinkers, our palates may not be as refined as others. In our judgement the brew was cold, tasted good and the hospitality was welcoming and friendly. Who could ask for more?Seward is known for its Fourth of July celebration and and Bottle Rocket Brewery has extensive outdoor seating that will be a popular spot to enjoy the festivities. A converted silo gazebo out front will surely attract a crowd!"

Boiler Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (113) • $$

"If variety is the spice of life...then I was definitely feeling hot, hot, hot HERE!! Recently in town for work and stopped by from a local work mate rec! So glad I did! There are parking lots nearby and street parking. The location is in the basement of the building and had an awesomely large wooden door!The sheer amount of available choices of sours, ciders, hard seltzers made me so ridiculously happy. Most come in a variety of sizes meaning you can create your own flight should you choose to! Pretty fun location with lots of seating, would be good for groups! They don't make their own food, but you can order and it's delivered to the brewery! I had the boiler burger and the frings and I enjoyed the seasoning on the frings. I thought the burger was on the dryer side so it was just ok for me. While I was there, I did notice they do trivia nights!Definitely stopping back here again, next time I'm in town!"

Code Beer Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (30) • $$

"Awesome, awesome beer! Glad they were open at 2pm on a Wednesday. We only went there because they were the only brewery open at that time and I'm glad we found them! We had a flight of beers and all of them were tasty and unique. We in fact even got a brand new six pack of an IPA they had literally just canned a few hours previous and holy cow is it good and fresh. We got to meet one of the brewers while we were there. Very nice place with great beer. You won't be disappointed if you give them a shot!"

Omaha Brew Bus

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"I attempted to contact this establishment for 2 weeks prior to the date we wanted to book a private tour and didn't get a response. I understand if they are booked but not even letting me know was unprofessional and inconsiderate especially for a local business. We have only lived here a year but were really trying to show our out of town family and friends how amazing Omaha can be but this local business let us down. Do not count on them. Omaha is better than this. A poor representation of who we are."

Misty's Steakhouse & Brewery

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (146) • $$

"Great food, great service! We love Misty's! When we think of a nice dinner "out"!Misty's comes to mind."

Brickway Brewery & Distillery

★★★★☆ 4 (226) • $$

"Sweet...great little distillery and brewery on the hear if the old market area.Wandered in from the 90 degree heat and cooled off with the AC but mostly from a very tasty flight.Don't be shy, try the jalapeño pineapple pils! Really terrific staff are helpful and fun. If we lived in Omaha this would be a go to spot for us. And the prices are uber reasonable!"

Heavy Brewing

★★★★☆ 4 (27)

"Heavy brewing is a fun place to hang out for a great brew! The food is also fabulous. We've come for events with our realtor and they've always had great food and drinks, but finally my husband and I came for an event so I can finally rate it. The brews are always top notch, and super fun flavors. Tonight, I had the "my strippers name is cinnamon," "Vienna oak job," black cherry, and "creepy dunkel Larry." The old fashioned and espresso martini are also great! They have a pizza oven that always makes the pizza crust crispy and well cooked. Pretzel sticks are also a great option, and the chips and salsa! You can't go wrong here, and there's plenty to try."