At Second Chapter Brewing, we love great beer and great stories, including books of all kinds!

The Books & Brews Book Club will explore a range of genres to expand our reading experiences and discover shared interests. 

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss a chosen genre and suggested read. Newcomers are welcome. A select beer is discounted for the group. 

August 19 | 6:00 p.m.
Read Anything Night

September 16 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Classic Lit
Recommended Read: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

October 21 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Modern Classic
Recommended Read: Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens

November 18 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: SPICY Romance -- Book Signing and Conversation with the Author
Recommended Read: Salt & Smoke, Tempest Wick 

December 16 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Recommended Read: Rose Code, Kate Quinn

January 20 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Self Help
Recommended Read: Daring Greatly, Brene Brown

February 17 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Culinary Fiction
Recommended Read: Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus

March (DATE TBD) | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Magical Realism
Recommended Read: The Midnight Library, Matt Haig

April 21 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Nonfiction/History
Recommended Read: The Girl in the Middle: A Recovered History of the American West, Martha Sandweiss

May 19 | 6:00 p.m.
Genre: Fiction
Recommended Read: A Man Called Ove, Fredrik Backman

Join us from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, for an oompah good time. This 4th annual celebration will feature craft beer by Second Chapter Brewing, plus some great fun!

*Note: Some times have changed due to the Husker Football game, which we will screen at 3:00 p.m.

On tap this year outside, you'll find Bavarian Brothers (German Pils), and at 12:00 p.m. we'll hold a ceremony to tap the 2026 batch of Mary's Märzen (Märzen Oktoberfest). Griffins' Nectar (Hefeweizen) and other options will be available indoors. 

New this year are Drift Trike Races, sponsored by Pedaler's Corner of Sidney, Nebraska, at 1:00 p.m. Co-ed teams of four will compete in a fast-paced but lighthearted relay race through a course on West 2nd Street. Expect spin-outs and excitement as racers compete the course and then take a few sips of beer before passing the baton to the next teammate. Registration is only $40 per team, includes a full pour for each participant. You must be 18 or older to compete, and must be 21 and older with a valid ID to consume alcohol. Bring your own helmet! 

Other entertainment will include live music, sponsored by the Quality Inn and Suites and Bollywood Indian Kitchen in Ogallala. Live music acts include Last Chance Band at 11:00 a.m., and Heather Wellman at 5:00 p.m. [Unfortunately Neue Polka Colorado has canceled their appearance.] 

The annual Stein Hoist Competition will take place at halftime of the football game (approximately 4:15 p.m.) and lawn games will be held throughout the day. The Ogallala High School Art Club will provide face painting from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Food will include locally-made Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese (made from our own Mary's Märzen), or a delicious meal of locally-made smoked Bratwursts and Sauerkraut.

​Click to read more!

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!!! Click READ MORE to see the details below. 

Congratulations to the top teams that qualified for the Nebraska State Fair Puzzle Competition in September!

This edition of Puzzles and Pints was so much fun! Our first place finishers sped through all 500 pieces in only 39 minutes, 28 seconds. The next three teams finished back-to-back at 1:03:54, 1:04:04, and 1:05! It was a real nail biter.

Congratulations to all the teams.

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!

What an incredible time we had at our St. Patrick’s Celebration at the brewery! From the lively atmosphere to the amazing company, it truly was a day to remember.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us, and a special nod to:

- String Fling, for bringing such great energy and music to the event.
- Main Street Meats, for the delicious salami and Irish cheddar.
- Bittersweet Bakery, for transforming our Imperial Stout into a delicious Irish soda bread.
- Richard, for brewing such a delicious Irish Prose Red Ale.
- Our taproom crew, for their tireless hustle and warm Irish welcome.

We’re so grateful for this community that gathered together and made it feel like an old Irish pub, full of laughter, stories, and good cheer.

Slainte!

 It's been a while since we hosted comedy at Second Chapter Brewing – it can be hard to find comedians who meet our standards. But the long wait is over, and we cannot wait for this exceptional series with three nationally touring headliners!

Bring your friends for a night that’s actually worth getting a babysitter. Get your tickets, and come enjoy a laugh!

• Tom Thakkar 
  • ​​Saturday, February 14, 8 p.m.
  • Comedy + Craft Beer + Good Eats = Valentine's Day Date Night Jackpot!
  • General admission tickets are $20 in advance; $25 week of show. (plus fees)
  • Food: Bubba's Smoked & Loaded | 4-8 p.m.
• Ray Harrington
  • ​Sunday, March 22, 7 p.m.
  • A master of improvisational crowd work
  • General admission tickets start at ​$20 in advance; $25 week of show; $30 day of show. Reserved seating and VIP tickets are also available for this show. NO FEE TICKETS!
  • Food: Piglee Wiglee BBQ
• Andrew Sleighter  
  • ​Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m.
  • Laid back and clever
  • General admission tickets are ​$20 in advance; $25 week of show. (plus fees)
  • Food: Prokops' Smokin' BBQ | 11-8:30

​Read on below for more information about each performer. Seating begins one hour before showtime listed.

Special thanks to Best Western Plus Ogallala Inn for their partnership on this event series!

At Second Chapter Brewing, we love great beer and great stories, including books of all kinds! Our book club will explore a range of genres to expand our reading experiences and discover shared interests.

Each month, we have chosen a specific genre and provided a recommended title. However, you are not obligated to read any from this list. Simply join us for a conversation at 6:00 p.m. on the Third Wednesday about any book that fits the genre for that month!

Check out our monthly genres and recommended books below! 
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Happy reading!

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