Back to School

It's that time of year when the lives of parents, kiddos, and educators abruptly lurch back into some semblance of a routine. To ease things a bit, come try our latest release. Our Back to School American Brown Ale has rich, dark, toasty malts with chocolate and nutty flavors, balanced with medium hoppy notes. It's something to look forward to at the end of summer.

Back to School
American Brown Ale
ABV: 5.6%
IBUs: 22.9

Available now in 5 oz. and 16 oz. pours. Our taproom opens at 4pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am Friday-Saturday, and 2pm Sunday.

Did you know that this building was once used as a schoolhouse?

During the construction of Kingsley Dam at Lake McConaughy between 1939-1949, when the local population swelled with the influx of workers, Ogallala's American Legion Hall became known as South Ward School. The club rooms were converted into classrooms for kindergarten and first-grade students. It was not until several years later that it became the city library (1954-2020), and eventually, Second Chapter Brewing.

As we celebrate back-to-school season, here are a few pictures from that chapter in Ogallala's history. Locals might recognize a few faces!

Historical photos courtesy of Tomas England and Connie Washa.