Omaha Exploration

My name is Patrick Wyman, join me as I explore Omaha and the surrounding area. With an emphasis on the origin stories of the places that define this city, I also cover new developments, attractions, events and whatever else catches my eye.

Big Grove Brewery at the Catalyst

More than a year after it was announced, Big Grove Brewery has opened in the Catalyst building in the Edge District. The Catalyst sits on the former site of Omaha Steel west of Saddle Creek and south of Farnam. I had a chance to check out the Catalyst last month during Open Omaha. The building…

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More than a year after it was announced, Big Grove Brewery has opened in the Catalyst building in the Edge District. The Catalyst sits on the former site of Omaha Steel west of Saddle Creek and south of Farnam. I had a chance to check out the Catalyst last month during Open Omaha. The building includes not only office and co-working spaces but also a coffee shop and brewery both operated by Big Grove.

Looking inside a back room at Big Grove. I suspect this area doubles as a party room.

While the wait was long, we were seated on its huge outdoor patio. This place is equipped with lots of tables and overhead heaters for those chilly nights. It has an equally large indoor seating area where you can watch the game, shop in its gift shop and peer into its in-house brewing operation.

The outdoor patio at Big Grove even includes some green space.

Beer options included a Mango Wheat, Marzen, Stout and a Hazy IPA among others. Some of its offerings will be exclusive to Omaha. Food options included starters, salads, burgers, noodles, a few entrees and a kids menu!

Parking was a challenge during my visit due to its newness. I parked along 48th Street and took the stairs down to the parking lot. Otherwise, Catalyst has a parking lot and street parking with meters. The 750-space parking garage next door isn’t open just yet.

The area where I was seated during my visit to Big Grove.

Big Grove was founded in 2013 as a small craft brewery in Solon, Iowa with a mission to become an integral part of its community. They expanded to Iowa City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and now Omaha. The brewery has established the “Big Grove for Good” Foundation to support community initiatives.

The patio space at Big Grove with garage doors that open to the inside.

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More pictures

The old bones of the former steel plant were utilized to build out the Catalyst. Big Grove is located on the north end of the building (to the left and around the corner).
Looking inside Big Grove towards the bar.
A look inside from the large outdoor patio at Big Grove.
A look at the bar inside Big Grove.
The interior entrance to Big Grove with the gift shop to the left.
The food menu at Big Grove during my visit.
The draft list at Big Grove during my visit.

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