Lucky Bucket Brewery / Solas Distillery

OmahaChef · Post by **OmahaChef** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:49 am

Lucky Bucket is on tap at Barleys in the fabulous North Downtown neighborhood.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Thu May 14, 2009 12:53 pm

OmahaChef wrote:Lucky Bucket is on tap at Barleys in the fabulous North Downtown neighborhood.

Even more reason for me to go check that place out.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:05 am

Lucky Bucket wrote:With Memorial Day coming and parties to follow, we want to make sure everyone is aware Lucky Bucket kegs are available for sale in either 5 gallon kegs or 13.2 gallon kegs. Â They are available at any location where kegs are sold (Hy-Vee is one possible choice). Â When ordering a keg for any event, give your neighborhood beer guy a few days notice as they probably do not have Lucky Bucket kegs immediately on hand. Â If they are unfamiliar with the name, then inform them Premier Midwest is the distributor for Lucky Bucket and kegs are available through them (that should clear up any confusion). Â

We also bottled our first six packs of Lucky Bucket Lager last Thursday!! Â And we hope to have them on the shelves of Hy-Vee in 3 - 6 weeks. Â So look for the Bucket in your neighborhood Hy-Vee soon. Â Thanks for all the support, and we'll keep you in the loop as more new things happen.

Post by **Brad** » Mon May 18, 2009 11:07 am

Lucky Bucket wrote:We also bottled our first six packs of Lucky Bucket Lager last Thursday!! And we hope to have them on the shelves of Hy-Vee in 3 - 6 weeks. So look for the Bucket in your neighborhood Hy-Vee soon. Thanks for all the support, and we'll keep you in the loop as more new things happen.

Perfect Timing, just as the Mighty Arrow supply is running out at HyVee... Now Lucky Bucket.

mrs_tuna · Post by **mrs_tuna** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:26 am

Coyote wrote:I haven't heard any news recently - but at last count it could be found on tap at Dundee Dell, 7-Monkeys, Qwest Center (Beers of the World Kiosk), Crescent Moon, Tanners, Two Fine Irishmen, Old Chicago (Old Market), Bill Frogg’s (Papillion), both Fox & Hound locations and the Homy Inn. It should be available in 6-packs by mid April.

Did they pull out of the Dell? Â I was looking forward to trying some after remembering that they were supposed to be there, and the waitress at the Dell had never even heard of Lucky Bucket, and even went up to the bar to ask if they had any on tap. Â No dice, I was disappointed!

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:29 am

Brad wrote: just as the Mighty Arrow supply is running out at HyVee....

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Post by **Coyote** » Tue May 26, 2009 11:30 am

mrs_tuna wrote:Did they pull out of the Dell? I was looking forward to trying some after remembering that they were supposed to be there, and the waitress at the Dell had never even heard of Lucky Bucket, and even went up to the bar to ask if they had any on tap. No dice, I was disappointed!

Apparently they did. Here is a list of current establishments that carry Lucky Bucket:

120 Blondes 2101 N 120th St Omaha
7 Monkeys 15805 W Maple Rd Omaha
9495 Sports Grille 17857 Pierce Plaza Omaha
American GI Forum 2002 N St Omaha
Barley's 1510 Cuming St Omaha
Brass Monkey Sports Bar 5611 S 36th St Omaha
Buffalo Wild Wings 14615 W Maple Rd Omaha
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 4287 S 144th St Omaha
Crescent Moon Ale House 3578 Farnam Omaha
DJ's Dugout Sports Bar 636 N 114th St Omaha
Fox & Hound Dodge Street 510 N 120th St Omaha
Fox & Hound, Center St 17602 Wright St # 107 Omaha
Heidelbergs Sports Bar-Restaurant 3510 N 167th Cir Omaha
Homy Inn 1510 N Saddle Creek Rd Omaha
Jakes Cigars and Spirits 6206 Maple St Omaha
La Casa Pizzaria 68105 Omaha
Maloney's Pub 1830 N. 72nd Omaha
Old Chicago 2643 S 144th St Omaha
Old Chicago 132 & Maple Omaha
Old Mattress Factory Bar 501 N 13th St Omaha
O'Leaver's Pub 1322 S Saddle Creek Rd Omaha
Opperman's Pub 14457 F St Omaha
Tanners Bar & Grill Ruggles St Omaha
Qwest Center 455 N 10th St Omaha
Waterfall Lounge 10208 S 168th Ave # A Omaha
Vegalou Ultra Bar 15475 Ruggles Street, Suite 108 Omaha

Americana Bistro 2403 Towne Center Dr Bellevue
Too Far North 111 N 14th St Fort Calhoun
Beyond Golf 12040 McDermott Plaza La Vista
Billy Frogg's 8045 S 83rd Ave La Vista
Buffalo Wild Wings 11651 S 73RD St Papillion
Farren's 11425 S 72nd St # 101 Papillion
Old Chicago 7506 Olson Dr Papillion
T.O. Garcia's 204 East Lincoln St. Papillion

Box Awesome 815 O St Lincoln
Brothers Bar & Grill 1339 O St # 1 Lincoln
Dino's Eastside Grill 2901 S 84th St # 16 Lincoln
Knickerbockers 901 O Street Lincoln
Legends Sports Bar & Grill 8300 Northwoods Drive Lincoln
Old Chicago 826 P Street Lincoln
Old Chicago 2918 Pine Lake Rd Lincoln
Suite 1 Pub & Pizza 311 N. 8th Suite 1 Lincoln
The Watering Hole 1321 O Street Lincoln
Venue Restaurant & Lounge 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive Lincoln
Zen's Lounge 122 N 11th Street Lincoln

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:12 pm

Coyote wrote:
mrs_tuna wrote:Did they pull out of the Dell? I was looking forward to trying some after remembering that they were supposed to be there, and the waitress at the Dell had never even heard of Lucky Bucket, and even went up to the bar to ask if they had any on tap. No dice, I was disappointed!
Apparently they did. Here is a list of current establishments that carry Lucky Bucket:

120 Blondes 2101 N 120th St Omaha
7 Monkeys 15805 W Maple Rd Omaha
9495 Sports Grille 17857 Pierce Plaza Omaha
American GI Forum 2002 N St Omaha
Barley's 1510 Cuming St Omaha
Brass Monkey Sports Bar 5611 S 36th St Omaha
Buffalo Wild Wings 14615 W Maple Rd Omaha
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 4287 S 144th St Omaha
Crescent Moon Ale House 3578 Farnam Omaha
DJ's Dugout Sports Bar 636 N 114th St Omaha
Fox & Hound Dodge Street 510 N 120th St Omaha
Fox & Hound, Center St 17602 Wright St # 107 Omaha
Heidelbergs Sports Bar-Restaurant 3510 N 167th Cir Omaha
Homy Inn 1510 N Saddle Creek Rd Omaha
Jakes Cigars and Spirits 6206 Maple St Omaha
La Casa Pizzaria 68105 Omaha
Maloney's Pub 1830 N. 72nd Omaha
Old Chicago 2643 S 144th St Omaha
Old Chicago 132 & Maple Omaha
Old Mattress Factory Bar 501 N 13th St Omaha
O'Leaver's Pub 1322 S Saddle Creek Rd Omaha
Opperman's Pub 14457 F St Omaha
Tanners Bar & Grill Ruggles St Omaha
Qwest Center 455 N 10th St Omaha
Waterfall Lounge 10208 S 168th Ave # A Omaha
Vegalou Ultra Bar 15475 Ruggles Street, Suite 108 Omaha

Americana Bistro 2403 Towne Center Dr Bellevue
Too Far North 111 N 14th St Fort Calhoun
Beyond Golf 12040 McDermott Plaza La Vista
Billy Frogg's 8045 S 83rd Ave La Vista
Buffalo Wild Wings 11651 S 73RD St Papillion
Farren's 11425 S 72nd St # 101 Papillion
Old Chicago 7506 Olson Dr Papillion
T.O. Garcia's 204 East Lincoln St. Papillion

Box Awesome 815 O St Lincoln
Brothers Bar & Grill 1339 O St # 1 Lincoln
Dino's Eastside Grill 2901 S 84th St # 16 Lincoln
Knickerbockers 901 O Street Lincoln
Legends Sports Bar & Grill 8300 Northwoods Drive Lincoln
Old Chicago 826 P Street Lincoln
Old Chicago 2918 Pine Lake Rd Lincoln
Suite 1 Pub & Pizza 311 N. 8th Suite 1 Lincoln
The Watering Hole 1321 O Street Lincoln
Venue Restaurant & Lounge 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive Lincoln
Zen's Lounge 122 N 11th Street Lincoln

I can't help but notice that there are not council bluffs locations. Â I am thinking that i need to make a trip to omaha to buy some.

Post by **Brad** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:29 pm

thenewguy wrote:I can't help but notice that there are not council bluffs locations. I am thinking that i need to make a trip to omaha to buy some.

Its a lot more work to get Beer across state lines.

mrs_tuna · Post by **mrs_tuna** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:31 pm

Ahah, they're at 3 other places I like to go, so not a big deal!

Post by **Coyote** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:00 pm

Lucky Bucket Brewery wrote:Lucky Bucket Pre-Prohibition Style Lager 6-packs are now available in a few select stores. Beertopia (36th and Farnam) has the Lager available now, Whole Foods (I-80 and Dodge) will have Lucky Bucket available Thursday, May 28th, and Mr. Butts (36th and Q) will have the beer available by next Friday, June 5th. Please spread the word by telling all your friends, family, and coworkers about Lucky Bucket 6-packs. It is an exciting day for us and we thank you for the support. Oh, and to find the nearest Lucky Bucket Lager near you, go to our beer finder at http://www.luckybucketbrewing.com.

A couple another notes: Lucky Bucket merchandise will be available for sale sometime next week at Beertopia (36th and Farnam). We are delivering t-shirts, aluminum tack signs, and pints glasses soon. You may also purchase a pint of Lucky Bucket Lager next door at the Crescent Moon!

- Lucky Bucket is hosting two beer events this week:

The first event will be held at the Waterfall Lounge (10208 S. 168th Ave. - next to Tiburon golf course) on Thursday, May 28th, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Our second event will be at Heidelbergs (3510 N 167th Cir.) on Friday, May 29th for happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Please join us at one or both of these events as we always enjoy the company and are never afraid to share a pint or two.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:32 pm

As many of you know, Lucky Bucket has been brewing their Pre-Prohibition at Schillingbridge Winery and Micro Brewery in Pawnee City. Well they finally have found a local place around 120th and Centennial (just south of Southport and not far away from the new Royals Stadium

) and are heading out today to pick up their new Brewing system for that location. So we should be getting some real local brewing in La Vista shortly!

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:41 pm

Obviously just brewing at that location, being it industrial and all..

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:07 pm

No way in heck I'm driving clear out to La Vista to watch brewing. They should brewed in a new super brewery downtown shared by Upstream..... Wait a second....

I'll have to start picking up some of the Lucky Bucket beers and giving them a try.

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:04 pm

the1wags wrote:No way in heck I'm driving clear out to La Vista to watch brewing. They should brewed in a new super brewery downtown shared by Upstream..... Wait a second....

I'll have to start picking up some of the Lucky Bucket beers and giving them a try.

Mrs Tuna and I tried the Lucky Bucket at O'Leavers last week. Â Good stuff.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:50 pm

The new location is not a bad site - it will be the bay at the far left I believe:

Take some home now:

Hoop · Post by **Hoop** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:22 am

Just looking at my copy of the La Vista CityWise newsletter which shows a permit has been issued to Solas Distillery for a 4,300 s.f. tenant finish. Â 11941 Centennial Road Suite #1. Â Limited research shows they intend to do Vodka and Rum as well as Lucky Bucket beer. Â Hopefully they can arrange to have a tasting/tour area as well.

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:17 pm

I have heard that starting this week Old Chicago in Shadow Lake and Crescent Moon will have Lucky Bucket's Octoberfest on tap. Tours of the La Vista brewery will come soon. They fired the new boiler yesterday and are just a few days away from Brewing!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:17 am

Zach from Sòlas Distillery (lucky bucket) will be on Grow Omaha tomorrow at 8am on KFAB

Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:47 pm

Lucky Bucket Brewing wrote:- Greetings Everyone - We have been busy brewing away at the new Lucky Bucket brewery here in La Vista. Â We are finally starting to get all the stores refilled with Lucky Bucket Lager six packs. Â Hopefully over the next couple of weeks all of our retail outlets will be fully stocked and ready to go, including Bakers, No Frills, and Bag and Save.

I would like to give everyone an update on some new things happening here at the brewery - First off, we have officially begun our brewery tours. Â The times for the tours are: Â 4 - 7 p.m. every Thursday and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Â Please come out and see the place. Â We will show you around the facilities, answer any questions you may have, and (the best part) offer you beer samples! Â Bring as many people as you would like. Â The more the merrier! Â If for some reason the times listed above do not work for you or your group give us a call and we can schedule another time for a tour. (Phone: 402-763-8868) Â

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:19 pm

Forum Meet!!!

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:40 pm

Brad wrote:Forum Meet!!!

Â :woot:

Â :cheers:

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:33 pm

Zac Triemerts Master's Thesis from Scotland - a hand casted copper distillery.

The distillery was fired up for the first time Thursday - Vodka will be ready in December, Rum in a year.

State made them place a fence between the distillery and the brewery.

Zac explaining the brewing process.

Bottling and crowning machine. I think he said they can bottle 40 cases per hour.

Joss Vodka - the bottles from France themselves cost $3.80 a piece - they hope to keep the store price under $30.00
The water is imported from the Oglalla Aquifer in OshKosh. Organic grains from Nebraska.

Rum will be darker with aging. Molasses is from Louisiana

Grain bin in back - no dragging 50 lb bags around.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:29 pm

Awesome! Â I NEED to get out there.

On a side note, we tried to go to Blvd Brewery in KC yesterday. Â If you are planning on going, you need a reservation.

bargainhunter · Post by **bargainhunter** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:24 am

Brad wrote:Awesome! I NEED to get out there.

On a side note, we tried to go to Blvd Brewery in KC yesterday. If you are planning on going, you need a reservation.

You need a reservation & if there is something going on in town, they may be booked full (even on weekdays) months out.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:44 pm

PM me if you have a desire for a forum meet/tasting on a thursday night at Lucky Bucket/Solas. I will arrange it.

Once they get an additional distributor LB will in CB soon.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:44 pm

Forum Meet Brewery Tour:

http://eomahaforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9525

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:38 pm

Lucky Bucket just released their IPA today - so it should be showing up next week.

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:05 pm

Forgot to say that Certified Evil should be out by now also. Â This is a strong Belgian-style golden ale as the base beer as well as locally-grown hops and a proprietary yeast blend. It has been aging in oak for just over one year.

Also - I heard they sampled their first batch of Vodka and from what I heard it is was smooth. They made a cranberry vodka batch and from what I heard you really could not taste the vodka.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:01 pm

The Brewery and Distillery tour was Great!

The beers were Good. Â The IPA was great if you like the Full Flavor, hoppie beer. Â Certified Evil was really smooth and didn't have the strong after taste that the IPA had. Â I am big in to Hops and preferred the IPA, but between the three there was something for everyone!

Now the Vodka! Â AMAZING! Â That was the smoothest vodka I have ever had. Â Its great that Nebraska's first distillery since prohibition is TOP OF THE LINE! Â His self built distillery makes the highest quality vodka around. Â He did a tasting at Whole Foods with 5 Premium Vodkas, Martini's and Straight Vodka. Â Solas was fist in both categories!

We had a small turnout, but we will definitely be having another meet when more people can go.

Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:49 pm

I was told today by the spirits manager at Applewood's Hy-Vee that Voss will be in stock on Monday!

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:22 pm

Whiskey is now fermenting at Solas. Should be in stores in three years.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:26 pm

Awesome! Â If it is even 1/2 as good at the Vodka we are in for a real treat!

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:11 pm

Watch Zac Triemert as he makes the La Vista distillery's first batch of whiskey.

Video: Whiskey-making at Sòlas

Post by **Brad** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:00 pm

Awesome Video! Â I can't wait to try it!

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:19 pm

Rum by November. I saw Voss on sale for $19.99 today.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:13 am

I almost bought a bottle of Voss but the sediment turned me off. Â Is this normal???

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:22 pm

I had my first Lucky Bucket Friday night at Barley's at the Tip Top. Â Not impressed.

JPenny · Post by **JPenny** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:37 am

I had it last week at pitch and thought it was pretty good

Post by **Brad** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:15 pm

Lucky Bucket on WOWT Channel 6 any min now!