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Council places Big Grove Brewing retail liquor application on file after state denial

Omaha City Council · August 19, 2025
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Summary

The Omaha City Council on Aug. 5 placed on file Big Grove Brewing’s application for a Class C retail liquor license for a proposed taproom at 4601 Catalyst Court after the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission denied the retail application, citing a statutory prohibition for out‑of‑state manufacturers.

The Omaha City Council on Aug. 5 voted 6–0 to place on file an application from Big Grove Brewing for a Class C retail liquor license for a taproom at 4601 Catalyst Court in the UNMC Edge District after the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission issued a final denial.

Deputy City Attorney Ryan Wiesen told the council the commission had already rendered a final determination and denied the retail license because, in the commission’s view, Big Grove qualifies as an out‑of‑state manufacturer and therefore is ineligible to hold a retail license under…

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