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Thunderhead Brewing

Crafting Tradition with a Small-Town Touch

★ 4.5 (891 reviews)

18 E 21st St, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
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Thunderhead Brewing Company, nestled in the heart of Central Nebraska since 1999, offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation in every batch. From the crisp, malty Schaben's Pilsner to the bold, hoppy Cropduster Mid American IPA, each beer tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. Cozy into their historic taprooms in Kearney or Axtell, where stone oven pizzas and handcrafted pretzels pair perfectly with their diverse selection of ales and lagers. Don't miss their quirky weekly specials like Penny Pints Thursdays, where the fun flows as freely as the beer.


Thunderhead Brewing Reviews What people like about this brewery

Thunderhead Brewing offers enjoyable beer options and friendly staff. Some reviewers praise good service, while others appreciate limited but tasty food options, like pizza and Greek dishes. Beer quality and atmosphere are consistently well-received.


Craft Beer Menu
BeerABVIBU
Leatherhead Red  
Red AleAmerican Amber / Red
5.2%40
Peat Smoked Porter  
Smoked Beer
7.5%--
Chinook IPA  
IPAAmerican
7.0%80
Cropduster Mid-American IPA  
IPAAmerican
6.5%75
Hopaluia  
Red AleAmerican Amber / Red
5.2%--
Thunder Punch Cherry  
Flavored Malt Beverage
5.6%--
Jalapeno Ale  
Chilli / Chile Beer
5.0%12
Cattywampus Adirondack  
Märzen
5.3%12
Your Argument Is Invalid  
StoutRussian Imperial
11.5%90
Helles Bock  
BockHell / Maibock / Lentebock
5.0%20
Schaben's Pilsner  
Pilsner
5.0%20
Brother’s Cup  
Belgian Blonde
7.5%22
Prairie Peach Wheat  
Wheat BeerFruited
5.0%12
Frost Warning  
IPAFruited
7.0%65
MacTawisch Scottish Ale  
Scottish Export Ale
5.0%11
Spring Lager  
BockHell / Maibock / Lentebock
5.0%20
Cornstalker Dark Wheat  
Wheat BeerDunkelweizen
5.2%12
Thunder Punch  
Flavored Malt Beverage
5.6%--
Golden Frau  
MeadBraggot
7.5%12
Low Pressure  
Pale AleAmerican
5.4%25
Headlight  
LagerAmerican Light
4.5%11
Lavender Kolsch  
Kölsch
5.0%12
Hefeweizen  
Wheat BeerHefeweizen
5.6%12
Yes Dear  
MeadBraggot
11.5%12
Farmageddon Pumpkin Spiced Ale  
Pumpkin / Yam Beer
6.0%15

Brewery Services + Perks About Thunderhead Brewing

Thunderhead Brewing offers dine-in and takeout options, with a wheelchair-accessible restroom. It also provides free parking on-site and is wheelchair accessible. No credit or debit cards are accepted, but NFC payments may be facilitated. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible.


When can I get craft beer? Typical hours at Thunderhead Brewing

Day Hours
Monday11:00am–12:00am
Tuesday11:00am–12:00am
Wednesday11:00am–12:00am
Thursday11:00am–12:00am
Friday11:00am–12:00am
Saturday11:00am–12:00am
Sunday11:00am–12:00am

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