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About Us - Empyrean Brewing Co.
© Empyrean Brewing Co. Nebraska’s oldest and largest craft brewery Founded in 1990 as the “Brewery” in Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill Known for crafting big, flavorful beers that stand up to food, or can be enjoyed alone. © Empyrean Brewing Co. Brew a wide variety of beer styles Passion for English-style ales and lagers feature a depth of flavor while maintaining drinkablity and balance key to building a responsible, repeatable, enjoyable brand experience © Empyrean Brewing Co. Since the dawn of time, all civilizations had two things in common. They gazed skyward to marvel at the secrets of the cosmos, and they made beer. Myths and legends were born as mortals sipped their brew and watched comets blaze across the evening sky and stars dance throughout the heavens. The ancients believed paradise existed at the highest point in the universe, a fiery sphere they called the Empyrean. © Empyrean Brewing Co. 1990: Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill is founded. Head Brewer Rich Chapin begins converting his award-winning homebrew recipes for the restaurant. 1991: The grand opening of Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill, the first brewpub in Nebraska. Approximately 500 barrels of beer were sold during the inaugural year. 1997: Empyrean Brewing Co. becomes a separate business from the brew pub. 1998: Capacity increases to 2,500 barrels a year with 70 draft accounts in Omaha and Lincoln. 1999: Bottling begins. Empyrean Brewing Co. is the first Nebraska craft brewery to bottle beer. Third Stone Brown, LunaSea ESB and Chaco Canyon appear on store shelves. 2001: A new brew house is built. © Empyrean Brewing Co. 2002: Empyrean becomes the first Nebraska brewer to distribute statewide. Burning Skye Scottish Ale is added to the lineup. 2004: New record set of 2,850 barrels sold. 2006: LunaSea ESB wins silver in the Extra Special Bitter category at the World Beer Cup. 2008: Distribution expands to Iowa. 2009: Distribution grows in Iowa and expands to North and South Dakota. 2010: Distribution expands to the Colorado Front Range. Capacity grows to 6,000 barrels per year. 2011: Began bottling seasonal brands and redesigned packaging. 2013: Added Domino Effect Transition Ale fall seasonal. © Empyrean Brewing Co. Third Stone Brown Burning Skye Scottish Ale Dark Side Vanilla Porter BREWER’S NOTE A myth shattering ale that proves all dark beers don’t have to be filling. Sweetly smooth with nutty hints of roasted caramel flavor. BREWER’S NOTE Brewed in the tradition of Scotland’s malty-sweet beers. Sweet and smooth with a wee hint of smoked character. BREWER’S NOTE An infusion of an old-world beer style and contemporary soul. Smooth, dark and roasted with highlights of chocolate, coffee and vanilla. FOOD PAIRING Pair with grilled beef or vegetables, Southwest cuisine and caramel desserts. FOOD PAIRING Pair with grilled chicken, beef, BBQ or wild game. FOOD PAIRING Pair with Indian or Asian cuisine, beef, chocolate desserts or vanilla cheesecake. AVAILABLE: 6-pk , 12-pk, or draft AVAILABLE: 6-pk, 12-pk, or draft AVAILABLE: 6-pk or draft © Empyrean Brewing Co. WatchMan IPA Chaco Canyon Gold LunaSea ESB BREWER’S NOTE: We brew this easy-going golden ale with a bit of Nebraska honey for a unique, sweet-yet-dry character, balanced with a crisp hop finish. BREWER’S NOTE Extra Special Bitter is our homage to the best of English beers. Brewed with imported English malts for a bold, caramel-sweet, yet crisp ale. BREWER’S NOTE Hops! That wonderful plant that imparts such delicious bitterness and earthy aroma to the popular beer style, India Pale Ale. FOOD PAIRING Pair with grilled steak, salmon, BBQ, wild game and caramel desserts. FOOD PAIRING Pair with flaky grilled fish, creamy pastas and hearty salads. AVAILABLE: 6-pk or draft AVAILABLE: 6-pk or draft FOOD PAIRING: Pair with fried foods, Southwest cuisine and grilled chicken or fish. AVAILABLE: 6-pk or draft © Empyrean Brewing Co. Fallen Angel Sweet Stout BREWER’S NOTE We’ve crafted this smoothdrinking, late winter stout from roasted malts and a hearty dose of lactose sugar for a rich, creamy beer with hints of roasted chocolate. Super Nova Summer Fest BREWER’S NOTE Easy drinking with hints of sweet corn, bread and caramel, finishing with a blast of citrus hop character and just enough crisp to balance the sweet. It’s a toast to summer. FOOD PAIRING Pairs perfectly with roast beef hearty stews and chocolate desserts. FOOD PAIRING Pairs perfectly with summertime BBQ dishes. AVAILABLE: Late WinterEarly Spring AVAILABLE: Early SpringLate Summer Domino Effect Transition Ale BREWER’S NOTE A toast to the transition of the seasons: silky wheat and hearty oats with a crisp, hop character. One thing leads to another. FOOD PAIRING Pair with breaded and fried foods, as well as grilled white meats and seafood. AVAILABLE: Late Summer-Early Fall Winter Axis Festiv’Ale BREWER’S NOTE A strong amber ale with a dash of festive spice to defy winter’s bitter chill. FOOD PAIRING Pairs perfectly with coldweather favorites like winter stews and hearty breads. AVAILABLE: Late Fall-Winter © Empyrean Brewing Co. © Empyrean Brewing Co. Pint Nights Cask Nights Beer Pairings Beer Dinners © 2011 Empyrean Brewing Co. Custom Glassware Custom Signage Beer Samplings Beer Class © 2011 Empyrean Brewing Co. Style Availability Brew Burning Skye Scottish Ale Year Round 4 weeks Burning Skye infused w/Drambuie Year Round 6 weeks Burning Skye aged w/Peppercorns Year Round 4 weeks Year Round 4 weeks Chaco Canyon brewed w/Hibiscus Year Round 4 weeks Chaco Canyon infused w/Barenjager Year Round 4 weeks Year Round 4 weeks Year Round 6 weeks Year Round 4 weeks Dark Side brewed w/Raspberry Year Round 4 weeks Dark Side aged w/Coffee Beans Year Round 4 weeks Year Round 4 weeks Chaco Canyon Honey Gold Collapsar Oatmeal Stout Collapsar infused w/Bourbon Dark Side Vanilla Porter Third Stone Brown Seasonal Styles Availability Brew Oktoberfest FallFest Aug-Oct 4 weeks Fallen Angel Sweet Stout Feb-Apr 4 weeks Festiv’Ale Winter Nov-Jan 4 weeks Super Nova Summer May-Jul 4 weeks © Empyrean Brewing Co. Samplings Beer Class Displays Dealer Loaders © Empyrean Brewing Co. © Empyrean Brewing Co. © Empyrean Brewing Co. © Empyrean Brewing Co. Ben Matya 729 Q Street Lincoln, NE 68508 402-430-0531 www.EmpyreanBrewingCo.com © Empyrean Brewing Co.
