Club Social on Thursday, May 15 at Code Beer Co. – Monthly Meeting: June 1 at White Elm Brewing Co.

Join us next Thursday at our monthly social and try some refreshing cider from our friends at Saro Cider, 1746 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. 531.500.3966. No agenda, just cider!

On Thursday, June 5, check out the monthly meeting. We’ll be talking homebrew at Boiler Brewing Company, at the downtown taproom, 129 N. 10th St., Suite 8. If you haven’t been there, head for the alley (south side) and follow the stairs to the basement. Hey! It’s where the boilers and brewers are!

We have a few new members this year — and for those who are new to the club and going to your first meeting — bringing homebrew to share is encouraged and pre-approved for all meetings. (Note: For the club socials, however, we want to support our local breweries, cideries and taprooms; we do not have permission to consume homebrew at those.) For the club socials, we meet up at 6 and go until whenever. For the meetings, we’ll kick off the social hour at 6 o’clock, sample some of our host’s craftbeer, and get on with business starting at 7 p.m. Bring some homebrew to share! Please sign up on the sheet when you get there! Reach out with any questions about the meeting or the club. We’re (mostly) harmless. Cheers!

The Lagers’ Big Brew Taste-Off: Saturday, June 28, Kim & Anita’s 

We had lots of folks coming and going in waves at the 2025 Big Brew at the Code Beer Co. Thank you, Code Brewmeister Matt Gohring, for sharing your delicious wort with the club. We’ll be comparing and contrasting the results in this year’s Taste-Off at Kim & Anita’s place (1008 S. 32nd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510) on Saturday, June 28. More details coming soon!

For some history of the national Big Brew event, it’s held on the first Saturday in May. It’s an opportunity to fire up the kettle and raise a glass to the greatest hobby there is—homebrewing! In 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association created Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate around the world.

Sunday Funday Road Trip Social to Patriot Brewery & Homebrew Supply

On Sunday, June 29, the Lincoln Lagers Homebrew Club is coordinating a Sunday Social at Patriot in Elkhorn! We’ll coordinate carpools from Lincoln and plan to arrive at Patriot around noon – we’re even inviting our homebrew friends from Omaha to join us! Please respond to the event (click here for the FB event page) as appropriate so that we can have as accurate of a headcount as possible. See you there!

Member Discounts & Perks!

Thank you to Membership Coordinator Sam Matthew for updating the membership deals for our local homebrewers! Get a hold of Sam and get your “2025 Membership Perks Card.” On board for giving us some discounts includes Roc Hopper Brewing Co. (Syracuse, NE), Stone Hollow Brewing Co. (Beatrice, NE), Code Beer Co. (Lincoln, NE), Salt Mine City Brewing Co. (David City & Lincoln, NE), Patriot Brewery & Supplies (Elkhorn, NE), and White Elm Brewing Co. (Lincoln, NE). Check out the page on this website for the specific details. Then get out there and get your discounts!

Bingo? Bingo!!

Those able to attend the last few meetings were also introduced to something fun we’re doing in 2025: Lincoln Lagers BINGO! We’ll have physical copies available at next meeting. It’s fairly self-explanatory and should hopefully create some opportunities to add new or interesting things to your 2025 homebrewing experiences. Plus, it’s a chance to win gift cards to local breweries! BINGO!!!

The 2025 Nebraska Shootout

The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at Boiler Brewing Co., downtown taproom, exact times TBD. We have already heard a bit of excitement around it, including the David City crew (Brick Street brew club), Omaha’s 402s, and some interest from the UNL Big Red Brew Crew.

Here is the styles list! Let’s brew this!

• American Light Lager = 1A
• European Lager = All of 2, 3, 4, 5 (except 5B), 6, 7A, 8, 9 (except 9C because lager yeast not required)
• IPA = 12C, All of 21, 22A
• Wheat (clean ferments/no-sours) = 1D, All of 10, 24A, 27 Piwo GrodziskieFruit Beer (clean ferments/no-sours) = All 29, X3
• Specialty Category = All mead categories M1 through M4
• Best Damn Beer

Go here for more specifics on the BJCP styles.

Other Misc. Brewing Topics & Dates

• Benson Beer Fest: See ya in Benson, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 7, for one of the regions best festivals. Brought to you by Jake’s and Krug Park. For more details and ticket info, go here.
• Kegs for the Cure: The 2025 date is set for June 20 at Zipline Brewing Co. Check out their website for more details of this great cause!
• Sower’s Cup: Ink in August 18-23 for this year’s competition. The Sower’s Pup is happening again! More details on this website!

Renew your club membership!!

Renew or join up for the first time and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

Check out the latest Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
June 7… Sat… 1-6 p.m… Benson Beer Fest, Benson, NE
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Empyrean Brewing Co.
June 20… Fri… 7-10 p.m… Kegs for the Cure
June 28… Sat… 2025 Big Brew Taste-off… Kim & Anita’s
July 10… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting: TBD (Note change to second Thursday due to the holiday!)
July 19… Sat… Nebraska Shootout Homebrew Comp at Boiler Brewing Co.
July 24… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Salt Mine City Brewing City Brewing Co.
August 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
August 18-23… The Sower’s Cup
September 4… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
September 18… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Rock Hopper Brewing Co. (Syracuse)
October 16… Thurs… 6 p.m… Backswing Brewing Co.
November 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
December TBD… Meeting/Social… Lee’s Chicken

Update: May 15, 2025 – K!M T.

Club Social on April 17 at Code Beer Co. – May Meeting on May 1 at White Elm Brewing Co.

On Thursday, April 17, join us for our monthly social at Code Beer Co., 200 S. Antelope Parkway, Lincoln, NE. No agenda, just beer. On Thursday, May 1, we’re meeting at White Elm Brewing Company, 720 Van Dorn St., Lincoln, NE 68502. We have a few new members this year, so we thought it would be good to mention that bringing homebrew to share is encouraged and pre-approved for all meetings. For the club socials, however, we want to support our local breweries and taprooms; we do not have permission to consume homebrew at those. For the club socials, we’ll meet at 6 and go until whenever. For the meetings, we’ll kick off the social hour at 6 o’clock and get on with business starting at 7 p.m. Bring some homebrew to share! Sign up on the sheet when you get there! Please reach out with any questions about the meeting or the club. Cheers!

The Big Brew — May 3, 2025 — Code Brewing Co.

Held on the first Saturday in May, the Big Brew for National Homebrew Day is an opportunity to fire up the kettle and raise a glass to the greatest hobby there is—homebrewing! About the Big Brew, in 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association created Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day around the world. The Lincoln Lagers will meet up for wort from Code Beer Co. on Saturday, May 3. More details to come soon!

Bingo? Bingo!!

Those able to attend the last few meetings were also introduced to something fun we’re doing in 2025: Lincoln Lagers BINGO! We’ll have physical copies available at next meeting. It’s fairly self-explanatory and should hopefully create some opportunities to add new or interesting things to your 2025 homebrewing experiences. Plus, it’s a chance to win gift cards to local breweries! BINGO!!!

Nebraska Shootout Updates: We have a date and categories!

The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at White Elm Brewing Co., from noon to 4 p.m. We have already heard a bit of excitement around it, including the David City crew (Brick Street brew club), Omaha’s 402s and some interest from the UNL Big Red Brew Crew. Here is the list with more info to come real soon!

American Light Lager = 1A
European Lager = All of 2, 3, 4, 5 (except 5B), 6, 7A, 8, 9 (except 9C because lager yeast not required)
IPA = 12C, All of 21, 22A
Wheat (clean ferments/no-sours) = 1D, All of 10, 24A, 27 Piwo Grodziskie
Fruit Beer (clean ferments/no-sours) = All 29, X3
Specialty Category = All mead categories M1 through M4
Best Damn Beer

Go here for more specifics on the BJCP styles.

Other Misc. Brewing Topics & Dates

• Kegs for the Cure: The 2025 date is set for June 20 at Zipline Brewing Co. Check out their website for more details of this great cause!
• Benson Beer Fest: June 7 in Benson, Nebraska. Brought to you by Jake’s and Krug Park. For more details and ticket info, go here.
• Sower’s Cup: Ink in August 18-23 for this year’s competition. The Sower’s Pup is happening again! More details on this website!

Lincoln Lager Members’ Brewery Scale-ups!

• Doug Finke’s “Rice’n Easy”: It’s a rice lager using continental Pilsner malt, flaked rice, noble hops, and a crisp German yeast. Expect a light grainy malt character with a touch of grain sweetness, light floral hop character, and a clean dry finish. 4.3% abv. Available now at Code Beer Company!
• Kim Theesen’s “Three Broomsticks”: Kim’s mugwort ale is no longer on the menu.
• Nick Langtry’s “Thiol Driver”: A Hazy IPA that used hops in the mash and a genetically modified yeast that unlocks bound thiol compounds to express fruity characteristics. It went on tap in early January at Corn Coast Brewing Company!

Renew your club membership!!

Renew or join up for the first time and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

Check out the latest Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Code Brewing Co.
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
May 3… Sat… 12 p.m…. Big Brew: Code Brewing Co.
May 3… Sat… Beatrice Beer & Wine Festival
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
June 7… Sat… 1-6 p.m… Benson Beer Fest, Benson, NE
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Empyrean Brewing Co.
June 20… Fri… 7-10 p.m… Kegs for the Cure
July 10… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting: TBD (Note change to second Thursday due to the holiday!)
July 19… Sat… Nebraska Shootout Homebrew Comp
July 24… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: TBD
August 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
August 18-23… Sower’s Cup
September 4… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
September 18… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: TBD

Update: April 26, 2025 – K!M T.

Club Social on March 20 at Zipline Beer Hall – Monthly Meeting on April 3 at Boiler Brewing Company

Join us on March 20 for the monthly social at the Zipline Beer Hall, 5740 Hidcote Dr Suite B, Lincoln, NE 68516. No agenda, just beer. On April 3, for the monthly meeting we’re meeting at Boiler Brewing Company, 129 N. 10th St., Suite 8. (It’s in the basement, where the boilers reside. Get entrance from the south side.)

We have a few new members this year, so we thought it would be good to mention that bringing homebrew to share is encouraged and pre-approved for all meetings. For the club socials, however, we want to support our local breweries and taprooms; we do not have permission to consume homebrew at those. For the club social, we’ll meet at 6 and go until whenever. For the meeting, we’ll kick off the social hour at 6 o’clock and get on with business starting at 7 p.m. Bring some homebrew to share! Sign up on the sheet when you get there! Thanks!

Please reach out with any questions about the meeting or the club. Cheers!

Speaking of Boiler Brewing…

From Boiler’s Facebook page: “We’re extremely excited to welcome (Lincoln Lager) Jason McLaughlin to the Boiler family, as (Lincoln Lager) Tim Thomssen passes him the torch, assuming the role as Boiler’s brewmaster! Jason is a master homebrewer, certified Cicerone, National level BJCP beer judge, super cyclist, and all around cool guy. We have worked with Jason on numerous projects in the past, including Diabolical Iridescence, Inkberry, as well as our THAT! Series of hazy IPA’s – among many others. We welcome his knowledge of the beer industry, extreme creativity, attention to detail, passion, and near-perfect palate. Come hi-five Jason at Boiler’s 9th Anniversary Party on April 5, 2025. Welcome to the family, Jason!”

Bingo? Bingo!!

Those able to attend the last couple of meetings were also introduced to something fun we’re doing in 2025: Lincoln Lagers BINGO! We’ll have physical copies available at next meeting. It’s fairly self-explanatory and should hopefully create some opportunities to add new or interesting things to your 2025 homebrewing experiences. Plus, it’s a chance to win gift cards to local breweries! Note that paying your dues before the end of January is one of the squares! There’s still time!

Other Misc. Brewing Topics & Dates

• Top Hop Competition: Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Kros Strain Brewing Company in Omaha. If you’re going to brew a beer for it, grab your Nebraska-grown hops and get a brewin’!
• Kegs for the Cure: The 2025 date is set for June 20 at Zipline Brewing Co. Check out their website for more details of this great cause!
• Nebraska Shootout: We have the date set for July 19. This year’s styles will be announced soon.
• Sower’s Cup: Ink in August 18-23 for this year’s competition. The Sower’s Pup is happening again! More details on this website!

Lincoln Lager Members’ Brewery Scale-ups!

• Doug Finke’s “Rice’n Easy”: It’s a rice lager using continental Pilsner malt, flaked rice, noble hops, and a crisp German yeast. Expect a light grainy malt character with a touch of grain sweetness, light floral hop character, and a clean dry finish. 4.3% abv. Available now at Code Beer Company!
• Kim Theesen’s “Three Broomsticks”: Kim’s mugwort ale won the scale-up after taking the gold medal the historical category in the 2024 Sower’s Cup. This gruit features mugwort, juniper berries and a collection of herbs and is now on tap at Boiler Brewing Company.
• Nick Langtry’s “Thiol Driver”: A Hazy IPA that used hops in the mash and a genetically modified yeast that unlocks bound thiol compounds to express fruity characteristics. It went on tap in early January at Corn Coast Brewing Company!

Renew your club membership!!

Renew or join up for the first time and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

Check out the latest Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Salt Mine City
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.
July 10… Thurs… 6 p.m… TBD (Note change to second Thursday due to the holiday)
July 24… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: TBD
August 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
August 18-23… Sower’s Cup
September 4… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
September 18… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: TBD

Update: March 17, 2025 – K!M T.

March Meeting at White Elm Brewing Company: Thursday, March 6, 2025

We’re meeting in March at White Elm Brewing Co., 720 Van Dorn St., Lincoln, Nebraska, on Thursday, March 6. We have a few new members this year, so we thought it would be good to mention that bringing homebrew to share is encouraged and pre-approved for all meetings. For the club socials, however, we want to support our local breweries and taprooms; we do not have permission to consume homebrew at those. We’ll start at 6 o’clock with the social hour and get on with business starting at 7 p.m. Bring some homebrew to share!

Speaking of bringing homebrew to share, we’re trying something we haven’t done for a while: Spring cleaning! If you’ve been brewing for a while, you know you have a few old bottles of homebrew just takin’ up space. Maybe you haven’t been brave enough to crack ’em open or the label fell off and you can’t remember what it was… Bring ’em to the March meeting and we’ll open them together, compare notes, and see what’s in those “drink or dump” bottles.

Please reach out with any questions about the meeting or the club. Cheers!

Bingo? Bingo!!

Those able to attend the last couple of meetings were also introduced to something fun we’re doing in 2025: Lincoln Lagers BINGO! We’ll have physical copies available at next meeting. It’s fairly self-explanatory and should hopefully create some opportunities to add new or interesting things to your 2025 homebrewing experiences. Plus, it’s a chance to win gift cards to local breweries! Note that paying your dues before the end of January is one of the squares! There’s still time!

Other Misc. Brewing Topics

• Big Red Brew Club: They’re working on “The Sensory Experience of Beer,” so click here to find more information. Plus, the club is planning to host a beer ‘n’ cheese pairing in June or July.
• David City Brew Ha Ha: It takes place on March 15. Click here for details.
• Kegs for the Cure: The 2025 date is set for June 20 at Zipline Brewing Co. Check out their website for more details of this great cause!
• Nebraska Shootout: We have the date set for July 19. This year’s styles will be announced soon.
• Sower’s Cup: Ink in August 18-23 for this year’s competition. The Sower’s Pup is happening again! More details on this website!

Lincoln Lager Members’ Brewery Scale-ups!

• Doug Finke’s “Rice’n Easy”: It’s a rice lager using continental Pilsner malt, flaked rice, noble hops, and a crisp German yeast. Expect a light grainy malt character with a touch of grain sweetness, light floral hop character, and a clean dry finish. 4.3% abv. Available now at Code Beer Company!
• Kim Theesen’s “Three Broomsticks”: Kim’s mugwort ale won the scale-up after taking the gold medal the historical category in the 2024 Sower’s Cup. This gruit features mugwort, juniper berries and a collection of herbs and is now on tap at Boiler Brewing Company.
• Nick Langtry’s “Thiol Driver”: A Hazy IPA that used hops in the mash and a genetically modified yeast that unlocks bound thiol compounds to express fruity characteristics. It went on tap in early January at Corn Coast Brewing Company!

Renew your club membership!!

Renew or join up for the first time and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

Check out the latest Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Salt Mine City
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.
July 10… Thurs… 6 p.m… TBD (Note change to second Thursday due to the holiday)
July 24… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: TBD
August 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
August 18-23… Sower’s Cup

Update: March 5, 2025 – K!M T.

FeBREWary Meeting at Salt Mine City Brewing: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

We’re meeting in FeBREWary at Salt Mine City Brewing, 801 R Street, Suite 100, on Thursday, Feb. 6. Formed in 2022 in David City, Nebraska, Salt Mine City Brewing Company now has a taproom in Lincoln’s Hay Market – you’ll recognize this place as White Elm’s former location. Additional information can be found at their website.

We already have a handful of new members this year, so thought it would be good to mention that bringing homebrew to share is encouraged and pre-approved for all meetings. For the club socials, however, we want to support our local breweries and taprooms; we do not have permission to consume homebrew at those. We’ll start at 6 o’clock with the social hour and get on with business starting at 7 p.m. Bring some homebrew to share! Beer education to follow. Please reach out with any questions. Cheers!

Bingo!?!

Those able to attend the last couple of meetings were also introduced to something fun we’re doing in 2025: Lincoln Lagers BINGO! We’ll have physical copies available at next meeting. It’s fairly self-explanatory and should hopefully create some opportunities to add new or interesting things to your 2025 homebrewing experiences. Plus, it’s a chance to win gift cards to local breweries! Note that paying your dues before the end of January is one of the squares! There’s still time!

Night at the Stars – Lincoln Stars Hockey – Feb. 7, 2025!

Back to the Ice Box! Friday, February 7, 2025, is the official date for our Lincoln Stars Club Hockey Night! The Stars will be taking on their evil rivals, the Omaha Lancers. The Stars are currently ranked #1 in the western conference. Plus, the rink is doing Friday Night Pints where you can get $3 pours of a different rotating beer each week. This will be a game you won’t want to miss! LET’S GO, STARS!

Lincoln Lager Members’ Brewery Scale-ups!

• Doug Finke’s “Rice’n Easy”: It’s a rice lager using continental Pilsner malt, flaked rice, noble hops, and a crisp German yeast. Expect a light grainy malt character with a touch of grain sweetness, light floral hop character, and a clean dry finish. 4.3% abv. Available now at Code Beer Company!
• Kim Theesen’s “Three Broomsticks”: Kim’s mugwort ale won the scale-up after taking the gold medal the historical category in the 2024 Sower’s Cup. This gruit features mugwort, juniper berries and a collection of herbs and is now on tap at Boiler Brewing Company.
• Nick Langtry’s “Thiol Driver”: A Hazy IPA that used hops in the mash and a genetically modified yeast that unlocks bound thiol compounds to express fruity characteristics. It went on tap in early January at Corn Coast Brewing Company!

It’s that time again: Renew your club membership!!

Renew or join up for the first time and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

Check out the latest Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

January 23… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
FeBREWary 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Salt Mine City
FeBREWary 7… Fri… 6 p.m… LL Night at the Stars Hockey!
FeBREWary 17-22… Mon-Sat… Kansas City Bier Meisters Homebrew Competition… Kansas City, Missouri
FeBREWary 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Yia Yia’s Downtown
March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Salt Mine City
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Boiler Brewing Co. (downtown)
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.
July 10… Thurs… 6 p.m… TBD (Note change to second Thursday due to the holiday)

Update: Jan. 26, 2025 – K!M T.

Holiday Potluck at Boiler Brewing – Thursday – Jan. 9, 2025!

Hello and Happy Holidays, Lagers!

Due to the proximity of the holidays, the meeting date has been moved to Thursday, January 9, at 6 p.m. We will be meeting at the downtown taproom of the Boiler Brewing Company. This meeting is also our holiday potluck, so please bring something fun to share! Bonus points if you use beer as an ingredient!

We are also going to have our annual Holiday Bottle Share. We are asking that you bring a bomber to give away and that you spend at least $10 on it. Participation is strictly voluntary, but if you want to go home with a bomber, you must bring one with you. Please make sure it’s something you wouldn’t mind drinking. NO CRAPPY BEERS! (Can you get bomber-sized crappy beer?)

Those able to attend the December meeting were also introduced to something fun we’re doing in 2025: Lincoln Lagers BINGO! We’ll have physical copies available at our January events. It’s fairly self-explanatory and should hopefully create some opportunities to add new or interesting things to your 2025 homebrewing experiences. It’s a chance to win gift cards to local breweries! Note that paying your dues before the end of January is one of the squares!

Our January social is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 6 p.m. at Corn Coast Brewing Company.

Lincoln Lager Brewery Scale-ups!

• Doug Finke’s “Rice’n Easy”: It’s a rice lager using continental Pilsner malt, flaked rice, noble hops, and a crisp German yeast. Expect a light grainy malt character with a touch of grain sweetness, light floral hop character, and a clean dry finish. 4.3% abv. Available now at Code Beer Company!
• Kim Theesen’s “Three Broomsticks”: Kim’s mugwort ale won the scale-up after taking the gold medal the historical category in the 2024 Sower’s Cup. This gruit features mugwort, juniper berries and a collection of herbs and is scheduled to go on tap at Boiler Brewing Company on Thursday, January 16. The tapping will coincide with Boiler’s Harry Potter Trivia Night.
• Nick Langtry’s “Thiol Driver”: A Hazy IPA that used hops in the mash and a genetically modified yeast that unlocks bound thiol compounds to express fruity characteristics. It’s scheduled to be released in early January at Corn Coast Brewing Company!

It’s that time again: Renew your club membership!!

Renew or join up for the first time and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

Night at the Stars – Lincoln Stars Hockey – Feb. 7, 2025!

Back to the Ice Box! Friday, February 7, 2025, is the official date for our Lincoln Stars Club Hockey Night! The Stars will be taking on our evil rivals, the Omaha Lancers. The Stars are currently ranked #1 in the western conference. Plus, the rink is doing Friday Night Pints where you can get $3 pours of a different rotating beer each week. This will be a game you won’t want to miss! LET’S GO, STARS!

Check out the latest Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

January 9… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting and Potluck Holiday Party… Boiler Brewing Co. (Downtown taproom)
January 16… Thurs… 3 p.m. – 10 p.m… Three Broomsticks Mugwort Ale Tapping and Harry Potter Trivia… Boiler Brewing Co. (Downtown taproom)
January 23… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
FeBREWary 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: Code Beer Co.
FeBREWary 7… Fri… 6 p.m… LL Night at the Stars Hockey!
FeBREWary 17-22… Mon-Sat… Kansas City Bier Meisters Homebrew Competition… Kansas City, Missouri
FeBREWary 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Yia Yia’s Downtown
March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Boiler Downtown
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: White Elm Brewing Co.
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.

Update: Jan. 8, 2024 – K!M T.

Lee’s Chicken for the DecemBEER Meeting, Thursday, Dec. 7

Come hungry and have dinner with your fellow homebrewers at Lee’s Chicken Restaurant (1940 W. Van Dorn, 402.477.4339). Social hour starts at 6:00 and club business at 7:00 p.m. Bring some homebrew with you! Cheers!

Night at the Stars – Lincoln Stars Hockey – Feb. 7, 2025!

Back to the Ice Box! Friday, February 7, 2025, is the official date for our Lincoln Stars Club Hockey Night! The Stars will be taking on our evil rivals, the Omaha Lancers. The Stars are currently ranked #1 in the western conference. Plus, the rink is doing Friday Night Pints where you can get $3 pours of a different rotating beer each week. This will be a game you won’t want to miss! Keep an eye out for more details; current members be sure to check your email! And make sure your club membership is renewed. LET’S GO, STARS!

Check out the latest Club Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

You say you’re new and want to join!?!

Cool. Join up and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

2025 BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

2025… NEVER TOO LATE TO PLAN AHEAD, EH?
January ?… Meeting and Potluck Holiday Party (Watch this space for details.)
January 23… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
FeBREWary 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
FeBREWary 7… Fri… 6 p.m… LL Night at the Stars Hockey!
FeBREWary 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Yia Yia’s Downtown
March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Boiler Downtown
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.

Update: Nov. 17, 2024 – Kim T.

NovemBEER Meeting at White Elm Brewing Co. on Thursday, Nov. 7

For the next official meeting, come find us at White Elm Brewing Co. (720 Van Dorn St., Lincoln, NE) on Thursday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. for the social hour and club business at 7:00 p.m. Sample some tasty White Elm brews. Hey! Bring some homebrew with you. Cheers!

Night at the Stars – Lincoln Stars Hockey – Feb. 7, 2025!

Back to the Ice Box! Friday, February 7, 2025, is the official date for our Lincoln Stars Club Hockey Night! The Stars will be taking on our evil rivals, the Omaha Lancers. Plus, the rink is doing Friday Night Pints where you can get $3 pours of a different rotating beer each week. The Stars are currently ranked #1 in the western conference. This will be a game you won’t want to miss! Keep an eye out for more details; current members be sure to check your email! And make sure your club membership is renewed. LET’S GO, STARS!

Check out the latest Club Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here! You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

You say you’re new and want to join!?!

Cool. Join up and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

IT’S THE BEER MONTHS: OCTOBEER, NOVEMBEER, DECEMBEER
Novembeer 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting: White Elm Brewing
Novembeer 21… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Pour Craft Beer & Spirits
December 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting/Social: Lee’s Chicken Restaurant

2025… NEVER TOO LATE TO PLAN AHEAD, EH?
January ?… Meeting and Potluck Holiday Party (Watch this space for details.)
January 23… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
FeBREWary 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
FeBREWary 7… Fri… 6 p.m… LL Night at the Stars Hockey!
FeBREWary 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Yia Yia’s Downtown
March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Boiler Downtown
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.

Update: Nov. 5, 2024 – Kim T.

“Learn to Homebrew” Day Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2

Ever wondered how to make your own yummy beer? Let us show you! The Lincoln Lagers Homebrew Club is proud to present this year’s “once-in-a-yeartime” opportunity to learn the craft of homebrewing. The best part?? You don’t have to do it at home! Corn Coast Brewing (1433 Dahlberg Dr, Lincoln, NE, 68512) has graciously agreed to host this event, so you’ll have an enviable backdrop for those brew day photo ops. RSVPs are encouraged. Bring a smile and a notepad and we’ll do the rest! See you at Corn Coast on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. If you  have questions, comments or want to RSVP, click here and check out the Facebook event page.

November Meeting at White Elm Brewing Co. on Thursday, Nov. 7

For the next official meeting, come find us at White Elm Brewing Co. (720 Van Dorn St., Lincoln, NE) on Thursday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. for the social hour and club business at 7:00 p.m. Sample some tasty White Elm brews. Hey! Bring some homebrew with you. What would you guys want to discuss for technical topics? We know there are some newer brewers out there that might want to review some basics. Bottling? Kegging? Style feature? Let us know! Oh, and as always, all you new brewers are welcome! Cheers!

Check out the latest Club Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here!  You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

You say you’re new and want to join!?!

Cool. Join up and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

IT’S THE BEER MONTHS: OCTOBEER, NOVEMBEER, DECEMBEER
Novembeer 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting: White Elm Brewing
Novembeer 21… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Pour Craft Beer & Spirits
December 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting/Social: Lee’s Chicken Restaurant

2025… NEVER TOO LATE TO PLAN AHEAD, EH?
January ?… Meeting and Potluck Holiday Party (Watch this space for details.)
January 23… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
FeBREWary 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
FeBREWary 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Yia Yia’s Downtown
March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Boiler Downtown
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.

Update: Oct. 24, 2024 – Kim T.

Club Social Scheduled for Next Thursday, Oct. 17, at Catalyst — November Meeting at White Elm Brewing Co.

Join us at Catalyst Kitchen, Taproom, Patio and Brewing Co. (5730 Hidcote Dr., Lincoln, NE – 56th & Pine Lake Rd) this coming Thursday at 6:00 p.m. No agenda. Just beer.

For the next official meeting, come find us at White Elm Brewing Co. (720 Van Dorn St., Lincoln, NE) on Thursday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. for the social hour and club business at 7:00 p.m. Sample some tasty White Elm brews. Hey! Bring some homebrew with you. What would you guys want to discuss for technical topics? We know there are some newer brewers out there that might want to review some basics. Bottling? Kegging? Style feature? Let us know! Oh, and as always, all you new brewers are welcome! Cheers!

Check out the latest Club Brewsletters 

Need some more local homebrew news? Click here!  You’ll see Lincoln Lagers’ Brewsletters from the past year or so. Wait. What!? You’re not a subscriber? Click here and subscribe. We promise: no spam from us, just beer news.

You say you’re new and want to join!?!

Cool. Join up and be part of Nebraska’s oldest homebrew club. Only $25 and you’ll get to meet and hang with lots of fun homebrewers! Click here for more details. Do it today!

BEER CALENDAR FOR THE LINCOLN LAGERS 

IT’S THE BEER MONTHS: OCTOBEER, NOVEMBEER, DECEMBEER
Octobeer 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Catalyst Kitchen, Taproom, Patio & Brewing Co.
Novembeer 7… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting: White Elm Brewing
Novembeer 21… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Pour Craft Beer & Spirits
December 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting/Social: Lee’s Chicken Restaurant

2025… NEVER TOO LATE TO PLAN AHEAD, EH?
January ?… Meeting and Potluck Holiday Party (Watch this space for details TBD.)
January 23… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Corn Coast Brewing Co.
FeBREWary 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
FeBREWary 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Yia Yia’s Downtown
March 6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
March 20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Zipline Beer Hall
April 3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
April 17… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Boiler Downtown
May 1… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
May 15… Thurs… 6 p.m… Social: Saro Cider
June 5… Thurs… 6 p.m… Meeting location: TBD
June 19… Thurs… 6 p.m… Empyrean Brewing Co.

Update: Oct. 17, 2024 – Kim T.