“BIG A, little a, what begins with A?”

If you have the rest of this book memorized, thank you for contributing to the literacy of the next generation! Add this awesome amber ale to Aunt Annie’s alligator. It's altogether amazing and absurd!

Introducing:
Aunt Annie’s Amber Ale
malty | medium bodied | balanced
ABV 5.7% | IBU 27
Amber Ale

On tap today! Available in 16 oz and 5 oz draft pours, as well as 16 oz to-go cans. 

There's MORE: for Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday, enjoy half off any draft beer with the purchase of $20 or more in gift cards or merchandise. Come see what we have restocked and marked down to complete your holiday shopping list!

Attention holiday travelers: you can catch us on the road this week!

Tuesday, 11/21: Tap takeover and Prime Rib dinner at Meridian Tap House in Cozad
Wednesday, 11/22: Tap takeover and BINGO at McCue’s Nebraska Taproom in Kearney

Here in Ogallala, our taproom will be open during normal hours on Wednesday (4-9), Friday (12-10) and Saturday (12-10). We'll be CLOSED on Thursday, so make sure to grab some to-go beer before Thanksgiving! You can order online for pickup in the taproom. Give us a call if you need to arrange pickup for Monday-Wednesday between 8:30-3:30.

"Ogallala’s craft beer fans and visiting aficionados speak volumes when they say Second Chapter Brewing was long overdue."
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Welcome Alan J. Bartels!

Come grab a signed copy of 100 Things to Do in the Nebraska Sandhills before You Die (we have some remaining in stock!). It's the first travel and tourism guidebook exclusively about the Nebraska Sandhills and makes a great gift. We're thrilled that he included us in this awesome book.

Available Friday, December 1, 12:00 p.m.

2024 Member perks will include:

• Your very own Library Card
• Discounts on beer and merch
• Early access to new releases and event tickets
• Member-only events
• And more!

Memberships are limited. See you in the taproom on 12/1! 

When your book club chooses the latest bestseller, but the audiobook is checked out from the library, our best advice is to look smart: bring a six-pack of this dark lager to your club meeting. Better yet, suggest holding your meet-up at the brewery!

Featuring a sophisticated blend of aromatic and roasted malt barley, this Czech Dark Lager has a full and delicious flavor, without any heaviness. Make sure to Czech it out.

Does anyone else in your book club actually read the books anyway?

Style: Czech Dark Lager
ABV: 4.6%
Available in 5 oz. and 16 oz. pours, as well as in 16 oz to-go cans while supplies last.

This was one of our first eight beers on tap. Come Czech out why we were so eager to bring it back!

Speaking of books...we've got a little literary buzz coming up!

* Book Signing with Alan J. Bartels, author of 100 Things to Do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die, 11/18, 12-2 p.m. (https://fb.me/e/1K3wrXPT5)
* Poetry Reading with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason, 12/3, 3 p.m. (https://fb.me/e/2XHXHIlIO)
* Books & Brews Read Anything Book Club, 11/30, 6 p.m. (https://fb.me/e/1D64yTGnJ)

Thanks for coming out to another sold-out comedy show at Second Chapter Brewing! We loved having Cam Bertrand @camthecomic -- of America's Got Talent and Dry Bar Comedy -- here in Ogallala. Thanks for the laughs!

Hope to see you all next time!

More photos after the jump...

1954 - Ogallala's first permanent library was established here.

2023 - A different kind of library continues. You could call it a Second Chapter.
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Come check out these beautiful bronze letters that used to hang at the entrance of the library!

Thank you for drinking #NebraskaBrewed beer all throughout #drinklocalne month! Breweries help drive positive development in both rural and urban communities across this great state.

We must admit that we cheated a little on the pledge to drink only Nebraska beers this month though... A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to join others from our county and from across Nebraska to visit several Kansas communities as part of #E3 (Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems). We made sure to sample some brews from across our southern border while we were there!

One thing that stood out in many towns throughout our tour was that #breweries and #taprooms serving local beer are often a cornerstone of a community. We are proud to have established #Ogallala's first brewery here at #SecondChapter Brewing.
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Cheers to drinking local!

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If you're looking for a warm spot to spend the day, come out to Second Chapter Brewing! Raging Rhino Catering/Food Truck will be on-site with pizza, BBQ, mac-n-cheese, and plenty of comfort foods. Later tonight, LJ Music & Audio will get the party started and you'll have a shot at prizes for the best costumes!

Dress for the weather, dress to impress, or just dress as a craft beer lover, we will make sure you have a great time! The taproom is open 12-10!
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On Monday, October 16, 8-year-old Pryce Gette was severely injured in a car accident. We happened to be talking with his parents, Reggie Skinner and Jeff Gette, when they got the phone call that no parent ever wants to receive.

We have been fortunate to get to know Reggie, Jeff, and Pryce much better over the past year, as they are members at the brewery, vendors of nearly all of our customized merchandise, friends, and community members. Pryce has been a gymnastics and soccer buddy to our son, and he has been known to entertain a whole taproom with his tractor noises or card tricks!

Pryce has a long road to recovery ahead of him and we would like to support his family.

Throughout October, we will donate 10% of all of our merchandise sales directly to the Skinner-Gette family. Help us clear our shelves so that we can order more from 5 Star Custom Designs and support their business too.

Online sales for taproom pickup or shipping are also available from our website: Online store.

Please share and spread some love to this family.