Lincoln Craft Beer Week begins Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing nine days of special promotions and events at 10 participating locations across the city. Visit Lincoln’s Jeff Maul told KLIN News the celebration is an opportunity for residents to explore their local brewing community. “We think about the residents of Lincoln, and that’s really what Lincoln Craft Beer Week is all about,” Maul said.
The event runs through Oct. 18, with a digital passport available through Visit Lincoln’s website. Participants can open the pass on their smartphones, select “Add to Wallet” and present it at participating locations to redeem offers.
Visit Lincoln’s lineup includes Bierhaus Maisschäler, Boiler Brewing Co.’s downtown and south locations, Corn Coast Brewing Co., Kinkaider Brewing Co., Pour Craft Beer & Spirits and Salt Mine City Brewing Co. Empyrean Brewing Co. is represented at Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill in the Haymarket and south Lincoln, along with FireWorks Restaurant.
The participating businesses offer a range of styles, from German-inspired lagers and pilsners to stouts, sours and IPAs. The lineup includes both breweries and places serving craft beer, giving participants several ways to explore local offerings.
Maul said visiting local breweries also gives customers an opportunity to learn about the people behind the beer. “The people that pour the beer are typically the people that had a lot to do with creating the beer,” he said.
For the digital passport and event information, visit Visit Lincoln’s Craft Beer Week page.