Nebraska Hop Cup

Still one of the best local beer events. Even with a larger turnout than last year, the 2017 Hop Cup is much more intimate than the big beer fests that take place throughout the year in the Omaha area.Ploughshare Brewing out of Lincoln took home the cup this year, with a Red IPA made in part with Nebraska Grown Hops (as were all the entries).Scriptown's ale was always very interesting, as it was made entirely of local hops and barley. Almost tasted like champagne!Great event supporting local hops farmers and the greater beer community at large.

Yes, give me more hops! I wish they could rewind and have more hop heads turn out for the show. The last year I went was a lot more hoppiness. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great event and I love that it supports local hops! Please look for the event next year! Not your average Omaha beerfest! Thank you Nebraska Brewing!

Updated 2016**This year the 4th Annual Hop Cup was rock and roll. a much larger crowd was awaiting entry when we arrived. Getting in was easy due to having a digital ticket on my handy phone. In a similar set up to last year, NBC was the first table to wet my palate. A very earthy Yakima based multi grain brew. Many established breweries did not show. No Kinkaider, Brickway, or Bolo. A few surprises did get mu attention. Namely Boiler from Lincoln and First State. The usual suspects of IPA were abundant, but I really liked the Rye PA. Even the Black Pilsner from Scratchtown that took the cup.I ran into many Yelpers this year, so a shout out to them. See you at the next one.