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Crafting Drinks With Purpose

BRICKWAY BREWERY & DISTILLERY PUTS DOWN ROOTS

BY GABBY HELLBUSCH

After spending more than two decades immersed in the beer industry, Zac Triemert’s passion for beer and distilling remains.

Triemert got his first taste of the brewing world in 2001 when he began working at Upstream Brewing Co. He enjoyed it so much that he decided to pack up and move to Scotland where he received a master’s degree in brewing and distilling. Upon returning to Nebraska, Triemert got to work on his next undertaking — opening a distillery. He founded Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. and eventually sold the company before embarking on his latest endeavor, Brickway Brewery & Distillery.

Prior to becoming a brewmaster, Triemert was a microbiologist. The career change was prompted by the passing of his father, which made him realize life is too short to not be doing what you love. In honor of his late father, Triemert crafted a home brew dubbed Jerry’s Pale Ale.

“I gave everyone in the family two bottles: one to drink and one to save,” Triemert said. “I gave a little speech, and some people laughed and some people cried. It was then that I realized I had changed the moment with

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that beer. And that’s the reason we do what we do — it doesn’t matter if you’re celebrating, commiserating or commemorating, Brickway is going to be there for you.”

Today, the brewery and distillery, which produces beer, vodka, gin and whisky, offers group tours for those who are curious to learn more.

Triemert, who has been a member of EO Nebraska for over a year, said the organization and its members have helped him succeed as a business owner.

“In preparing for each monthly meeting, I need to figure out what my biggest challenge is at the moment,” Triemert said. “And, before our next meeting, I solve that problem. Having that accountability is really helpful.”

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