Looking for a reason to drink good beer? Hate prohibition? Like the 30s? Then check out Lucky Bucket’s Speak Easy Party April 17th at the brewery. Here is the press release.
Lucky Bucket Brewing Company & Sòlas Distillery are hosting a “Speak Easy” Costume Party on April 17th from 8pm until 1am at their brewery located [...]
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Celebrate The Death Of Prohibition
Posted By John on April 7th, 2010
Looking for a reason to drink good beer? Hate prohibition? Like the 30s? Then check out Lucky Bucket’s Speak Easy Party April 17th at the brewery. Here is the press release.
Lucky Bucket Brewing Company & Sòlas Distillery are hosting a “Speak Easy” Costume Party on April 17th from 8pm until 1am at their brewery located in La Vista, NE. The evening is a celebration of the repeal of Prohibition, America’s great failed experiment.
On April 7, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt drank his first legal beer at the White House. FDR, the newly elected President, signed the 21st Amendment, Prohibition ended. On Dec. 5, 1933 the 21st Amendment was ratified.
Join the party as the celebration includes a costume contest with drink specials for patrons in Roaring 30’s preferred attire, backroom casino, jazz band, flapper dancers, food provided by Le Voltaire Restaurant, and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Tickets to the event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door the night of the event. Call or stop by the brewery for advance tickets, 402-763-8868. For entry to the “Speak Easy” event, patrons need to access the “Speak Easy” password through Lucky Bucket’s Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/LuckyBucket Twitter page at http://www.twitter.com/luckybucketbrew
See the attached invitation. Feel free to forward to your friends. This promises to be a bash!
Cheers,
Zac
Looks to be a grand way to celebrate the anniversary of the death of a failed idea and support a good cause all at the same time.
Beer News for March 16, 2010
Posted By Brian Johnson on March 16th, 2010
HOMEBREWING LEGALIZED IN OKLAHOMA
A bill has been passed in Oklahoma that makes it legal to home brew. This bill did meet with some stiff resistance though opponents of the bill argued that this is a step towards legalizing marijuana, and more alcohol problems.
Nebraska Brewing Company has announced the date for this years Great Nebraska Beer Fest. The date is August 28, 2010 at Shadow Lake Town Center.
Iowa has passed a bill allowing the making and selling of beers up to 12% abv. Previously Iowa breweries could only make and sell beers up to 5% abv . Beers made outside of the state could go over 5% abv.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH VS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Anheuser Busch Inbev has been denied in their attempt to buy City Beverages a distributorship in Chicago. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission ruled that as a company based out side the state (Leuven, Belgium) can not control a distributor inside the state. ABI says that it wants to own the distributor so it can improve the performance of it’s brands in the Chicago market. A market which has long been dominated by MillerCoors LLC. For more click here.
Senator Jim Webb of Virginia has suggested that military commanders loosen the ban on drinking other wise known as General Order #1. General Order #1 is enacted on deployed troops typically with the culture of the host country in mind, but troop safety is also a major reason for the order.
Russian officials are looking at banning alcohol sales after 9pm. The ban is supposed to help crack down on alcohol abuse problems. There is already a ban in affect but it starts at 11pm.
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Lucky Bucket Turns One
Posted By Brian Johnson on January 20th, 2010
Tuesday the 26th of January marks the one year anniversary for Lucky Bucket Brewing. They will be celebrating at the Crescent Moon from 5 to 7pm.
They also have several other events coming up. 
Thursday January 21 they will be at Caddyshack in Council Bluffs, IA. they will be featuring Lucky Bucket Lager.
Saturday 23 at Brix in Omaha, NE from 1-4pm. They will be featuring all 3 beers (the lager, ipa and Certified Evil) and Joss Vodka.
Saturday January 23 at Hy-Vee in Papillion 3-5pm. They will be featuring all 3 beers and Joss Vodka.
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The Secret Advertising Formula For Bud Light
Posted By John on January 18th, 2010
Ever wonder how Anheuser-Busch comes up with their Bud Light ads? The folks over at Cracked.com seem to have broken that sacred advertising code.
Good satire is a terrible thing to waste so check out the article Bud Light article on Cracked.com.
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5 Great Places In Nebraska You Can Still Enjoy Oktoberfest 2009
Posted By John on September 23rd, 2009
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.
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Lucky Bucket Lager Bottles Now Available
Posted By John on May 28th, 2009
We have been informed that the newest beer to be bottled in Nebraska is hitting shelves. According to Zac from Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. you will be able to get a hold of it at the following locations:
• Beertopia (36th and Farnam) has the Lager available now.
• Whole Foods (I-80 and Dodge) will have Lucky Bucket available Thursday, May 28th.
• Mr. Butts (36th and Q) will have the beer available by next Friday, June 5th.
We have had the pleasure of having this beer on the podcast and found it to very enjoyable.
Check out the podcast and review here.
Show your local beer pride and go grab a six pack or four to enjoy.
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Beer News For Episode 141
Posted By Brian Johnson on May 22nd, 2009
Free beer for Fargo residents.
During the floods this spring in Fargo the mayor promised that he would buy everyone who helped sandbag a beer. It turns out that he wont have to because Dixie Brewing Company in New Orleans is sending 24000 beers. Residents will receive a ticket for one free beer.
http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S920309.shtml?cat=10728
Bigger beer in Alabama.
Alabama State Senate passed bill HB373 which would allow the sale of beer above 6% abv. The bill just needs to be signed by the governor.
http://www.brew-monkey.com/news.php?id=712
Beer prices go up for Octoberfest.
The Munich Office of Tourism announced that beer prices at Octoberfest are going up this year. A beer will cost between $11.63 and $11.78.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5imlaYrepmPmDjXzaZf3ixoAYh-9wD98A136G0
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Beer News For Episode 140
Posted By Brian Johnson on May 15th, 2009
Alberta Tracking Drinking Habits
Alberta Canada has a law on the table that will allow bar owners to retain personal information on bar patrons. The bill is supposed to help track gang members.
http://beerblog.genx40.com/archive/2009/may/yourprivacyends
Oregon To Certify Pints
Oregon house bill 3122 aka the honest pint act passed 34 – 26 in a vote Thursday afternoon. the bill would allow businesses serving beer on tap to put a state issued sticker for pints that are actually 16 ounces.
http://www.nwcn.com/statenews/oregon/stories/NW_050709ORN-oregon-honest-pint-act-LJ.6aa4499.html
New Smoked Beer From Shiner
Shiner is putting out a new beer a smokehaus helles. The release date is June 1st.
http://beernews.org/2009/05/shiner-smokehaus-debuts-june-1/
Breweries Looking to Sell Beer on Premise in Texas
Small brewers in Texas are looking for support for a bill. the bill would allow some breweries or manufactures to give tours and then sell their beer after the tour for off premises consumption.
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Beer News For Episode 139
Posted By Brian Johnson on May 9th, 2009
Wisconsin Looking at Raising Beer Tax
There is a bill on the table in Wisconsin that would raise the beer tax from $2 an barrel to $10 a barrel. it would mean about 2 1/2 cents per bottle. Wisconsin has the 3rd lowest beer tax in the country. 1969 was the last time the taxed was raised.
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/43995077.html
Avery to Release 16th Anniversary Beer
Avery is going to release a 16th anniversary beer. The beer is named Sixteen Saison. It comes in at 7.9% abv. They will be sold in 22 ounce bombers and released in 32 states.
http://beeradvocate.com/news/2014250
Boulder Beer to Release 30th Anniversary Beer
Boulder Beer is releasing a 30th anniversary an India Brown Ale named Flashback Anniversary Ale. It will be sold in 6 packs and draft through September. And can be found any where you can buy Boulder Beer.
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Beer News For Episode 138
Posted By Brian Johnson on May 7th, 2009
There was a nice write up about Nebraska Brewing Company in the Omaha World Herald . The article was written on the night of the bus ride to Beer Wars. It did mention that NBC was the third largest brewery in the state.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3945&u_sid=10618444
Larry Bell founder of Bell’s brewery in Michigan is suing one of his distributors trying to block they from selling the rights to sell his beer to an AB InBev distributor.
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2009/04/28/eccentric-brewmaster-takes-distribution-fight-to-court/
The Brewers Association released this years breweries per capita list. Nebraska ranks 15th with fifteen breweries for every 118,895 people. John and I ran down the list and could only come up with 11. If you count Granite City it would be 12.
http://beervana.blogspot.com/2009/04/breweries-per-capita.html
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