April Social and May Meeting

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 

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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.