Highest-rated beer in Nebraska

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June 20, 2024
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Highest-rated beer in Nebraska

If you drink beer—any beer—you're probably familiar with the craft beer explosion that began in the late 2010s, and you likely fall into one of two camps: IPA warrior or lager loyalist. The great thing about a beer-related revolution is that there is no wrong side. Whatever your preference, cheers to you.

The brewery business is indeed a revolution by many counts. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew by 567% from 2003 to 2023—all while beer consumption, on average, was declining. For the first time since 1999, beer shipments fell below 200 million barrels in 2023, making it the lowest amount of beer consumed in the U.S. in a generation.

Like all revolutions, this began as a desire for change—as an overthrow of the old and the monopolistic. When combined, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors (formerly MillerCoors), two of the largest beer companies in the world, comprised roughly 72% of total beer sales in the U.S. around 2013. A decade later, that share dropped to 65.7% in 2023, with smaller brewers claiming a larger share.

With a taste of the innovations and variety coming out of craft breweries, consumers are demanding a higher-quality product—and are willing to pay more for it. Over the last decade, between May 2014 and May 2024, beer prices have risen 21% overall.

But how can you determine the best craft beers in an increasingly crowded market? If you're curious about the most popular beers in your home state, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in Nebraska using ratings from BeerAdvocate. A maximum of five beers per brewery were included.

Read on to plan your next local beer tour!

Note: Photos of each beer are included where available from BeerAdvocate; otherwise, stock images are shown.

#29. Dominican Brown Ale

- Rating: 3.93 (11 ratings)
- Type: American Brown Ale
- ABV: 6.80%
- Brewery: Infusion Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#28. MacTawisch

- Rating: 3.93 (16 ratings)
- Type: Scottish Ale
- ABV: 5.00%
- Brewery: Thunderhead Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#27. Devil's Gap Jalapeno Ale

- Rating: 3.93 (36 ratings)
- Type: Chile Beer
- ABV: 4.70%
- Brewery: Kinkaider Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#26. Super Nova Summer Common Beer

- Rating: 3.94 (19 ratings)
- Type: California Common / Steam Beer
- ABV: 6.00%
- Brewery: Empyrean Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#25. Coffee Vanilla Stout

- Rating: 3.93 (66 ratings)
- Type: American Stout
- ABV: 5.20%
- Brewery: Brickway Brewery & Distillery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#24. Latte Imperial Stout

- Rating: 3.99 (12 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 10.00%
- Brewery: Zipline Brewing Co
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#23. IPA

- Rating: 4.02 (10 ratings)
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.00%
- Brewery: Pint Nine Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#22. Bourbon Barrel-Aged Calavera

- Rating: 4.01 (18 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.40%
- Brewery: Zipline Brewing Co
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#21. Blanc Is The New White

- Rating: 4.03 (17 ratings)
- Type: Saison
- ABV: 7.60%
- Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Company Production Brewery & Tap Room
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#20. Oso Cafe

- Rating: 4.07 (10 ratings)
- Type: American Brown Ale
- ABV: 5.60%
- Brewery: Pint Nine Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#19. Hop Streaker

- Rating: 4.14 (10 ratings)
- Type: American Pale Ale
- ABV: 4.90%
- Brewery: Kros Strain Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#18. Web of Lies

- Rating: 4.2 (13 ratings)
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 7.50%
- Brewery: Kros Strain Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#17. Attack Of The 50-Foot Brunette (Barrel Aged)

- Rating: 4.23 (11 ratings)
- Type: American Brown Ale
- ABV: 10.50%
- Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Company Production Brewery & Tap Room
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#16. Fluffaluffagus

- Rating: 4.12 (36 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.00%
- Brewery: White Elm Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#15. MOAB (Mother Of All Bettys)

- Rating: 4.13 (30 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 12.70%
- Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Company Production Brewery & Tap Room
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#14. Fairy Nectar

- Rating: 4.1 (66 ratings)
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 6.20%
- Brewery: Kros Strain Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#13. Mega C&D

- Rating: 4.2 (16 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 12.50%
- Brewery: White Elm Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#12. HopAnomaly - Reserve Series Aged In French Oak Chardonnay Barrels

- Rating: 4.09 (294 ratings)
- Type: Belgian IPA
- ABV: 10.60%
- Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Company Production Brewery & Tap Room
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#11. DAAANG! IPA

- Rating: 4.13 (61 ratings)
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 8.00%
- Brewery: Zipline Brewing Co
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#10. Casual Friday

- Rating: 4.18 (28 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 12.50%
- Brewery: White Elm Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#9. Juice and Desist

- Rating: 4.17 (39 ratings)
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 9.40%
- Brewery: Kros Strain Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#8. The Stout

- Rating: 4.22 (24 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.80%
- Brewery: Zipline Brewing Co
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#7. Melange A Trois - Reserve Series Aged In French Oak Chardonnay Barrels

- Rating: 4.14 (417 ratings)
- Type: Belgian Pale Strong Ale
- ABV: 11.30%
- Brewery: Nebraska Brewing Company Production Brewery & Tap Room
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#6. Fairy Nectar London - DDH

- Rating: 4.22 (37 ratings)
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 6.20%
- Brewery: Kros Strain Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#5. Barrel Aged Fluffaluffagus

- Rating: 4.39 (12 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.00%
- Brewery: White Elm Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#4. Green Label IPA

- Rating: 4.21 (69 ratings)
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 6.50%
- Brewery: Zipline Brewing Co
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#3. Bour-Ben German Chocolate Cake Batter

- Rating: 4.5 (10 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 12.00%
- Brewery: Boiler Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#2. Bourbon Caramel Delight

- Rating: 4.51 (10 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 12.00%
- Brewery: Boiler Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

#1. Champurrado Stout

- Rating: 4.48 (33 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.00%
- Brewery: White Elm Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.

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