We are pleased to announce that a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition will continue this year: our 4th Annual Pop-Up Party at Second Chapter Brewing!

Spend the day with us, sipping and shopping from some great area vendors! Plus, enter to win a great giveaway!
Trish and Dave's Kitchen on Wheels will join us all day, serving smash burgers, Philly sandwiches, and more. 

Sunday, September 6, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Taproom will be open until 7:00 p.m.

Confirmed vendors include:

• Bekah's Bath Works (handmade bath and body care)
• Little White Delights (baked goods)
• PermaLinx by jBloom - Bloom With Grace (permanent jewelry)
• Serenita Stregheria (plants, crystals, herbs, & more)
• Wholesome Sandhills (gluten free baked goods)

​ADDITIONAL VENDORS ARE WANTED!!! See the details below. 

Vendor information:
SETUP: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.

COST: Indoor booth $50. Outdoor booth $35.

BOOTH: You are responsible for your table and fixtures. Spots are approximately 8' x 10' (please allow for some flexibility and creativity!). In some cases, we may be able to repurpose our taproom or deck tables for your use. If you have specific needs, please give me a call.

REGISTRATION: Please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/r2P8h7mms53T6KFJ6

PAYMENT: You may pay your vendor fee at this link: https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BNhi2KuH/modality/pickup/  You may also call Lisa during office hours (roughly M-F, 8-5) or stop in at the taproom Tuesday-Sunday. 

PROMO MATERIALS: Please send your logo and any photos that you would like us to use in our outreach to [email protected].

SIGNAGE: We encourage signage (sign or tablecloth, etc.) for your business to help with your visibility and for the professionalism of the event. 

CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellations must be made before Monday, August 24.  

LOGISTICS: The taproom is elevated above ground level, so there are steps or an ADA ramp to enter the building. The deck is also elevated above ground level. Any outdoor vendors will have access to our large umbrellas, or you may bring a small pop-up tent. We will will allow vendors in the parking lot this year if there is additional demand that exceeds the deck and taproom space.

PROMOTION: SCB will promote the event through email marketing, signage, social media, and radio advertising.  We encourage all vendors to share this event with their customers, social media, email lists, etc.

GIVEAWAY: There will be a drawing during the event. Customers will receive one entry with each purchase from any participating vendor. We ask vendors to donate one item (suggested: $10-20 retail value). 

A huge thanks to everyone who came out for our Spring Comedy Series. We laughed, and then laughed some more, with the supremely talented headliners Tom Thakkar, Ray Harrington, and Andrew Sleighter!

Comedy nights at the brewery take collaboration and hard work, but they're worth the effort when we get to see so many people enjoying a good laugh and a great beer.

Special shoutout to our taproom staff, who kept the drinks pouring even when the room was packed to capacity or they had to overcome technical difficulties. We are also grateful to our local partners, including the Best Western Plus Ogallala Inn for housing the comedians; Bubba's Smoked & Loaded, Piglee Wiglee BBQ, and Prokops' Smokin' BBQ for feeding our customers; and the Keith County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Ogallala & Keith County, for helping us get the word out to make this event series a success.

More photos after the break (click Read More). 

Until next time!

PS - SAVE THE DATE for Karen Morgan, at Second Chapter Brewing on Friday, October 23, 2026!

Join us in celebrating the launch of Ogallala’s inaugural Western Trails Sculpture Walk with a special kick-off event!

The festivities begin on Monday, May 5 at 5:00 PM at Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts (111 N Spruce Street, Ogallala, NE). Guests will have the opportunity to meet several of the talented sculpture artists and take part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Western Trails Sculpture Walk, held just outside the “pocket park” alleyway.

Following the ribbon cutting, enjoy a self-guided tour through Ogallala’s Western Trails Creative District, featuring a stunning collection of sculptures that will enhance our community for the next year.

Then, head over to Second Chapter Brewing (203 W A Street, Ogallala, NE) around 6:00 PM for live music, a festive Cinco de Mayo taco bar, and an opportunity to converse with the artists in attendance.

​This event is FREE and open to the public. The Western Trails Sculpture Walk would not be possible without the incredible dedication of Keith County Area Development (KCAD), the Ogallala SWAN (Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska) Committee, Ogallala Regional Arts Council (ORAC), and our many community partners.
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Thank you for supporting the arts in Keith County!

“'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!)

Pouring beer today at HiBeerNation at Kinkaider Brewing Grand Island. Come out and check us out if you're in the area or stop by our taproom in the old library in Ogallala.

Thank you North Platte business women's association for inviting us to serve at the Wine & Brew event last night, and thank you to Shome Slice Pizza for bringing some amazing NY pizza to the brewery last night.

It has been a great weekend!
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Cheers!

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first Oktoberfest! We had a blast!

​It would not have been possible without a little help either. Big thanks to our vendors, musicians, and partners, including:

Main Street Meats
Bittersweet Bakery
Something Borrowed Wedding and Event Rentals
Dan Dobson & Vicki Lynn Peters
Keith Perkins Band
Open Range Grill
Keith County Chamber
City of Ogallala
5 Star Custom Designs
Nebraska PrintWorks
Impact Images
Visit Keith County

Our hardworking volunteers:

Chris Laflan
Paul Van Biljon
Austin Mullen
Dan & Kerry Lowther
Kelly Coggins & Zeb Peterson
Kate & Chris Wright
Jared Austin
Trenton Zink

And, of course, our amazing staff!

Leah Guerrero
Danielle McGuire
Nicole Hull
Chad Self
Haley Van Biljon
Rori Seitler
Jessica Witting
Kassie Austin
Megan Orth

Cheers! Rick & Lisa

Don't worry, we're already thinking about next year! Prost!

(More pics below the break!)

Next week! Drink local to support local.

We will be donating a portion of our sales each day to the Big Give campaign for one of three organizations. Donations made as part of the Keith County Big Give are eligible for matching funds.

Come out to Second Chapter Brewing to enjoy a local craft beer while you support or learn more about these great community organizations and initiatives. All three are near and dear to us!

• Tuesday, June 13: Supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Keith County
• Wednesday, June 14: Supporting Ogallala Regional Arts Council
• Thursday, June 15: Supporting Keith County Area Development First Impressions

​More information: https://keithcountybiggive.org/