About
With a foundation in homebrewing in 1992, Paul Kavulak set about to experiment within a hobby that would prove both entertaining and, at times, refreshing. Over a period of roughly 13 years, and with the able assistance of his wife Kim, this activity led to the opening of the Nebraska Brewing Company’s brewpub in Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion, Nebraska, on November 17, 2007. A new production brewery and taproom were opened in January of 2014. Located on the south side of the Omaha Metro, but still a large part of the Omaha Craft Beer scene.
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap at Watering Hole. Bright golden color, fine, thick head, cloudy. Nose of vanilla, wood, vinegar, grapes. FLavor is oily vanilla, white grapes, lemon, sweet, tart and bitter. Not great, but interesting.
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Oct 2014
at 01:46
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. A- Funk, apricots, peaches, chlorine, white wine. A- Orange color, cloudy body, white head. T- Funky, brett, white wine, subtle woodiness, apricots. P- Medium body, average texture, medium carbonation, funky finish. O- My 500th rating. Had to make it a local Nebraska brew and one of the best beers from Nebraska according to statistics. I was excited to pop this one open and get to drinking. Overall, it left me pleased but not overly excited. The pepper and spice was so subtle it was hardly noticeable. Nothing other than the funk and some apricot flavor stood out. Just didn’t live up to the expectations I had, especially for over $20 a bomber. I’d still like to try the Black Betty though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Oct 2014
at 08:09
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
12 ounce can from Beer Run. Pours a slightly hazy amber with a large frothy tan head. Good head retention. Aroma of citrus, herbal, pine hops and mild pale malt. The taste is herbal, tropical hops and pale malts. Medium bodied, soft texture, mild lingering bitterness. Solid APA.
Tried
from Can
on 30 Sep 2014
at 10:32
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap at World Craft Beer Tasting 2014. DArk amber color with a medium head. Nose of pine, grass, a bit of citrus, caramel. Very bitter finish. Rather old school, for sure, with light sweetness and caramel. Good.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Sep 2014
at 20:27
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle - Funky stone fruit and lots of tropical fruit. Cloudy and particulate orange with a white head. Peppery, grass and stone fruit. Dry finish and effervescent. Really nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Sep 2014
at 00:38
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
12 ounce can from Beer Run. Pours a clear reddish brown with a medium sized fizzy off-white head. Fair head retention. Aroma of caramel, toffee, nuts, brown malt. The taste is nuts, toffee, mild roast, mildly fruity finish. Thin-medium bodied, mild lingering bitterness, low carbonation. Decent.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Sep 2014
at 22:48
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft - Lots of pumpkin and some Christmas spice. Clear copper with no head. Pumpkin is king here with the spice in the background. Well balanced and for once not too spicy. Well done.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Sep 2014
at 09:59
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft - Mellow earthy hops and caramel. Clear gold with a decent white head. Vegative hops, orange, some tropical fruit and booze. Resinous on the finish. Not nearly as good as some of their others with a huge bitter finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Sep 2014
at 09:56
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft - Pine and grapefruit and a caramel backbone. Clear copper with a rich white head. Pithy bitterness up front, orange and some grapefruit notes. Bitterness masks some of the flavour. Dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Sep 2014
at 09:30
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draft - Sweet caramel malts, grapefruit with some mandarin. Clear gold with a nice white head. Caramel, orange, grapefruit and a nice pithy sweet bitterness. Nice APA.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Sep 2014
at 09:26