​Out where the prairie meets the horizon and the wind carries secrets older than the hills, a body learns to appreciate the finer things. Cool shade. Quiet company. And a drink that cuts through the dust like a clean shot at dawn.
 
This here seltzer is a gentle paradox. Light as a prairie breeze, sharp as a six-shooter’s crack. It don’t come on loud, but it lingers, like the memory of a kind word spoken around a dying campfire.
 
Introducing: 
Lavender L'Amour 
(Lemon Lavender Seltzer)
6.4% ABV
 
Featuring ingredients from: 
Our Lavender Co. (Big Springs, Nebr.)
Long's Honey Farm (Gothenburg, Nebr.)
All Gluten Free Ingredients
 
Hat tip to Chad Seger for the name.
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Member preview: June 25-29
Public release: July 2

So, my one job for this morning was to stay out of the way and get some pictures and video...
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With Zeke and his telehandler in the lead, the guys got the tank up and over the front steps, across the taproom, and into the brewery. Then, we all puzzled over the equipment, the angles, the scaffolding, and the obstacles. The tank was too tall. The scaffolding was too wide. We were ready to call it off, change the setup, and try again a different day.

Then, someone suggested that they see if they could simply pick it up themselves without the hoist. Did we have enough brawn? Sure enough! They jacked one end up, got in position, grunted, pushed, lifted, and soon had it standing up.

It was amazing to watch! Unfortunately, you'll have to take my word for it, because when I looked down, I realized I had never hit record on my phone... (Is there someone out there who wants to take over photo and video duties next time? Seriously, I failed!)
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A HUGE thank you to Steve, Jeremy, Zeke, Ryan, Chris, Gerry, Chip, Chad, and Richard for NOT DROPPING this new fermentation tank! Thank you, RBP Construction and Seifer Construction. A HUGE thank you to all of our customers for supporting us and making this expansion possible!

The dry sarcasm of Oscar Wilde.
The minimalist text of Samuel Beckett.
The mystical verse of W.B. Yeats.
The social realism of Edna O'Brien.
The foreboding atmosphere crafted by Bram Stoker.
The human conditions chronicled by authors such as Jonathan Swift, Maeve Binchy, James Joyce, and George Bernard Shaw.

Welcome back: Irish Prose, a dry Irish-style Red Ale that celebrates the rich literary traditions of Ireland.

The slight bitterness of the hops is balanced by creamy foam and flavors of toasty, roasted malts.

ABV 5%
IBU 23

Available now. Sláinte!

Plan to attend our St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture and heritage on Sunday, March 16, 2-7! https://www.facebook.com/share/15GB2CMVb8/

[pík’l-ík-shuh-ner-ee]

1. (n.) A uniquely crafted beer that blends the tangy zest of pickles with the refreshing crispness of a cream ale.

2. (n. informal) A refreshing solution to a difficult or awkward situation.

3. (n.) Pickle Cream Ale with 5.4 percent alcohol by volume and 11 IBUs by Second Chapter Brewing.

Synonyms: Briny brew, Fermented fun

Usage: "After a long day, nothing beats a cold Pickle-ictionary. It’s a mouthful!"

Where crisp brininess meets frequently-referenced pages! We’ve blended the sharp bite of pickles with a smooth, drinkable brew, creating a taste as bold as a well-played word in Scrabble. Whether you're a logophile, a pickle fanatic, or just here for the puns, this is a beer you’ll want to spell out.

Coming January 22.

“'How many years have I slept?' she inquired."

Like Kate Chopin's novel at the time of its release, the idea of a coffee cream ale was originally dismissed as vulgar by our brewer.

It's not the 1890s anymore.

Now, it is celebrated as sensitive, passionate, and inspiring.

Awaken your senses, throw off society's expectations, and find liberation in this delicious cream ale that is touched by the flavor and aroma of coffee.

Introducing:
The Brewakening
Coffee Cream Ale
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 11.2

Featuring “Rhythm Blend” coffee, roasted by Regier Coffee Roasters of Madrid, Nebraska. Wake up to your life.

Available starting today in 16-oz or 5-oz pours, and in 16-oz to-go cans. It is also included in our Holiday 6-packs! AND: Rhythm Blend coffee beans (whole bean or ground) are available for purchase in our taproom and online store.

Here's one you haven't heard yet:

A mason, a railroader, and a mechanic walked into a bar…

They pounded their fists on the bar and loudly demanded 200 lbs. of roasted pink pumpkins.

The bartender said, "I'm sorry, I can't serve you. It seems like you're already drunk in public."

"We're not Pumpkin Drublic yet!" they shouted in unison.

Introducing: Pumpkin Drublic (Pumpkin Ale).
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A collaboration brew brought to you by the brewing minds of Nick at Brewery 719, Dan at Flyover Brewing Company, and Richard at Second Chapter Brewing. Featuring pink pumpkins from BE Farms in Bayard, Nebraska.

For RELEASE at Second Chapter Brewing in October!

​(Available for PREVIEW now through Oktoberfest, EXCLUSIVELY for SCB Members!)

Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal Porter

This Valentine's Day, treat your sweetheart (or, treat yourself!) to our limited seasonal release: the Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal Porter. We only made ONE keg of this rich, flavorful, and balanced variation of our delicious Overdue Oatmeal Porter. We are releasing it on February 14, just in time for your date night.

If you'd like to reserve a charcuterie board for the occasion, please contact us. 

Available in 5- and 13-ounce pours, while supplies last.

Brew Day at Second Chapter Brewing.

This one was pretty special to us as Richard got to re-brew our Witty Librarian Belgian Witbier, which was recently featured in Brew Your Own magazine's Ask the Replicator.

Watch the Reel >>>

It may be crazy cold outside, but we have just a bit of this Vanilla Imperial Stout left on tap. Our to-go fridge also includes 16 oz cans of the base Imperial Stout too.

This winter warmer (9.3% ABV) tastes great after being out in the cold.

Come see us in the taproom!