Empyrean Brewing Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Telesis Inc. |
| Headquarters | Lincoln , United States |
| Products | Beer |
| Parent | Telesis Inc. |
Empyrean Brewing Company is a brewery located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, established in 1990 by the parent company Telesis Inc.
History
In 1997, Empyrean was established as an independent financial division under Telesis. As production expanded, distribution partnerships were formed with K & Z Distributing in Lincoln and Miller Brands in Omaha. Within twelve months, Empyrean secured more than 70 draft accounts across Lincoln and Omaha and increased its brewing output to 2,500 barrels.
Due to growing consumer interest, Empyrean began bottling its beers in 1999, launching LunaSea ESB, Third Stone Brown, and Chaco Canyon Honey Gold. This move made them the first craft brewery in Nebraska to package their products in bottles. By the year 2000, they further enhanced their brewing capabilities with the installation of a new brewhouse. In 2002, Empyrean became the pioneer Nebraska brewery to achieve statewide distribution. At the 2006 World Beer Cup, their LunaSea ESB was awarded a Silver medal in the English-Style Extra Special Bitter category.
Company Information
All currently produced Empyrean beers are offered both on tap and in bottled form, except for the nitrogen-infused Collapsar Oatmeal Stout, which is only available on draft. Their portfolio includes six flagship beers alongside two rotating selections: the Eccentric Seasonal Ale and Lazlo's Limited. The latter is exclusively available at restaurants owned by Telesis and features the winner of the "BeerQuest" homebrewing contest.
Empyrean actively supports numerous beer-related events within the Lincoln community. The monthly "Cask Night" held at Lazlo's Brewery and Grill highlights two cask-conditioned Empyrean brews. Simultaneously, Head Brewer Rich Chapin leads exclusive brewery tours and presentations for the first 150 attendees. Additionally, the monthly "Brewed Awakening" event pairs international beers with thoughtfully curated food pairings.