List of Lincoln’s Top Breweries

Until we write our full guide to Lincoln, here is a list of the best breweries in the capital of Nebraska, according to Untappd, along with information about hours of operation and food options. This list will be updated frequently, but if you notice anything inaccurate on this list, or if you see that we accidentally left off a brewery, please kindly let us know and we’ll fix it as soon as we can! We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date source of brewery information possible. (For why we chose to sort by Untappd rating, please check out our FAQ.) And, as always, before going to a brewery, check their website or social media to see if they have food trucks on certain days, food delivery options, or irregular hours that day.

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NOTE: As the world continues to re-open after this spring’s COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, many who have re-opened their taprooms are now operating on a different schedule than they had in place pre-quarantine. We will be updating our site as quickly as we can, but it’s very possible that the information on our brewery lists regarding dates, times, and food availability is no longer accurate. Before heading to any brewery, please check the brewery’s social media to determine their hours of operation, and be sure to read our guide for beer travel as the pandemic continues. Thanks!

update: 6/24/20

Zipline Brewing Lincoln Nebraska
Photo: Zipline Brewing

Boiler Brewing
Untappd: 4.16
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes

White Elm Brewing
Untappd: 3.92
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 8 PM Monday, 4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 3 PM – 12 AM Friday, 12 PM – 12 AM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks

Green Flash Brewing
Untappd: 3.78
Closed Monday and Tuesday
3 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes

Zipline Brewing
Untappd: 3.78
BREWERY TAPROOM: Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 8 PM Sunday through Thursday, 1 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday
Food:
BEER HALL: Open 7 days a week
2 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes

Code Beer Co
Untappd: 3.71
Open 7 days a week
2 PM – 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 1 PM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks

Cosmic Eye Brewing
Untappd: 3.71
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 2 PM – 12 AM Friday, 12 PM – 12 AM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Frequent food trucks

Saro Cider
Untappd: 3.7
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
3 PM – 8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 3 PM – 9 PM Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM Saturday
Food: Snacks

Empyrean Brewing
Untappd: 3.61
located at Lazlo’s Brewery and Grill
HISTORIC HAYMARKET: Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
SOUTH LINCOLN: Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes

Backswing Brewing
Untappd: 3.55
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks