You can see in a past review that our top gastropub pick in the Omaha metro is Benson Brewery. The brewmaster Jimmy Vollmer creates unique and top quality craft beer. The kitchen creates more than just bar food but top quality unique tastes for the solid menu.
Partner site The Dapper Style did a photo shoot at Benson Brewery to feature this local brewpub on a national level. Thanks to Jimmy Vollmer and dapper model Ben Witte.
I was on a mission during Omaha Beer Week to try local craft breweries. I haven’t been able to visit all of them but these are the ones I have checked off my list. You can read all my reviews on Yelp.
At the top of the list and my pick for best brewery in the O is Benson Brewery. The vibe is stellar, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, the food is outstanding and the beer is great. Jimmy Volmer is the brewmaster who brings us the solid brews.
Next, I recommend Brickway, whose craft brews have great flavor. They don’t have a kitchen but have some bar snacks. They are a brewery and distillery with their own whiskey, vodka, gin and white whiskey. They are usually busy but the staff is very nice.
I discovered Scriptown Brewery on a visit to the Blackstone district. It was a cool historic location with a solid beer menu. They also have some excellent beer cocktails. It should be on your beer bucket list.
I tried Infusion Brewery when I was in Benson. It was average and had some creative brews. The service wasn’t very good.
I stopped in at Farnham House Brewery which had a good look. I didn’t get the impression that the bar staff was very knowledgeable and the service was a little slow. I did try an amazing Maple Butter Bacon Cinnamon Roll along with a nitro stout which was a good combo. I thought the beer menu was a little strange.
I walked over to Upstream Brewery in the Old Market. I originally thought this was a national chain because it looks like an Applebees but I was told that is a local brewery. I would rather visit one of the smaller local brewhouses on this list.
More to come…
I think the best place to start your local craft brew journey is Local Beer, Patio & Kitchen. You can start with a beer flight from their extensive local selection. You can read all my reviews on Yelp.
The next stop should be Brickway which is our local brewery & distillery in the Old Market.
One Saturday, I stopped in at the Omaha Tap House. The food was average and the beer selection was good but not local.
You can read my list of best breweries; however, Benson Brewery should be on every beer list.
Wilson & Washburn will probably be on every list I post. Again, great beer selection but not too many local selections.
If you venture away from downtown, I highly suggest Crescent Moon Ale House for a large beer selection plus amazing food.
More to come…
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