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Feel like Oktoberfest has passed you by? Wish there was a way to still celebrate the anniversary of Ludwig II’s wedding? Live in Nebraska?  BrewCast.NET is here to help. In no particular order here are 5 places you can still get into the Oktoberfest spirit. 

1. The Crescent Moon in Omaha

They will be holding their annual Oktoberfest  this weekend (Sep 25th and 26th). A fun outdoor venue with a great selection of German fest beers and food. Go for the beer, stay for the lederhosen and polka bands.

If you can’t make it to the Oktoberfest the Huber House in the basement of the bar is also a great place to go. Closest thing to a German beer hall I have seen in Nebraska.

When your done and want to go home, stop next door at Beertopia and take home some of the great beers you’ve sampled.

The Crescent Moon is located at 36th and Farnam in Omaha

2. Thunderhead Brewing in Kearney

Do you want a good pretzel? I mean a really great pretzel. Maybe made fresh and the size of your head?  Then you need to go to Thunderhead Brewing in Kearney. They have, what in my opinion are, the best pretzels in world. Pair that with their fresh hopped IPA and you have an nontraditional Oktoberfest that will leave you feeling good.

One word of warning, the pretzels take about 10-15 minutes. It is because they are rolled out fresh and baked. It is also why they are so damn good. So be patient and enjoy your beer.

Thunderhead is located at 18 East 21st St. in Kearney  

3. Octobeerfest in Lincoln

Will not strictly an Oktoberfest event it does offer a good sized sampling of beers from around the country with more than a couple märzen (see Oktoberfest) style beers in the mix. It takes place Oct 1st.

Its a good time with food included in the ticket price. Pick up your tickets at Moran’s at 33rd and A for $25 at least a day before the event or pay $30 at the door.

4. Nebraska Brewing Company in Papillion

Well made craft beer and food, how far wrong can you go?  I strongly recommend the EOS Wheat. It is one of the best made American  hefeweizens (see German wheat beer) I have ever had. As a bonus it goes well with most food.

While there you can try the buffalo cheese bites. They are fried mozzarella deep fried and smothered in buffalo sauce. They are quite possibly one of the greatest creations of modern civilization.

Nebraska Brewing Company is located in Shadowlake Town Center at 72nd St and Hwy 370.

5. Yia Yia’s in Lincoln

Sometimes I’m a bad German-American, but I dig pizza and märzen  beer. The malty and cheesy flavors play so well together. Yia Yia’s has fantastic fresh made pizza and the best beer selection of any restaurant or bar in Lincoln. As a decided bonus their knowledgeable staff and

Yia Yia’s is located at 1423 O St. in Lincoln.