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The Nebraska Craft Brewery Board is seeking proposals to fund projects designed to enhance the state’s hop and craft brewery industry. This year, the Board has approximately $100,000 available to fund innovative research, development and marketing projects from growers, industry organizations, state and local agencies, educational groups, and other eligible stakeholders. The deadline to submit proposals is April 30.
“Craft beer continues to be a popular option because consumers are looking for high quality drinks with unique taste profiles and local ties,” said Nebraska Craft Brewery Board Chair Zac Triemert. “These grants represent a big opportunity for those interested in Nebraska’s craft beer industry while helping to keep the businesses in Nebraska successful and competitive.”
AMY HADACHEK
Midwest Messenger
Like the craft brewing boom of decades past, microdistilleries are taking off in the Midwest, and corn farmers stand to benefit.
For the first time, the Nebraska Corn Board has opted to take part in a national microdistilling competition in an effort to further propel Nebraskaâs corn industry.
The contest is expected to kick off sometime this spring, with judging held in Louisville, Kentucky, in July during the Heartland Whiskey Competition.
Participants must use corn as the main ingredient.
Microdistilleries have increased tremendously over the past several years, nearly doubling in number over a four-year period. It s similar to the growth of local wineries and craft brewers.
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