Zaska! Beer Company just opened in the former Bull Moose building in Field Club. Living nearby, this is one I’ve been watching for a while. I dropped in for its grand opening last weekend.

For those that are unfamiliar, Zaska is a small craft brewery that makes a combination of tried-and-true favorites alongside more adventurous varieties. With its brewing operations based in Seward, Nebraska, it only served its beer at Junto Wine between Seward and Lincoln. This is its first and only taproom.

With a slogan of “one sip changes everything,” its website expresses that its goal for the taproom “is to create a highly social atmosphere that is focused on delivering great experience!” To deliver on that promise, it looks like they intend to schedule events, though none are currently listed. That’s understandable given that they just opened.

The first thing I noticed upon walking in is that the large Teddy Roosevelt mural remains. The only difference from the days that the 26th President held court inside Bull Moose is that he’s now blowing kisses to the crowd that listened to his speech at Field Club of Omaha in 1910.

The place has otherwise been streamlined. The moose heads and other Roosevelt-themed decor have been removed. In their place are mostly bare brick walls, some neon signage, and a number of TVs offering ample opportunity to watch the College World Series, World Cup, Nebraska Football, and whatever else.

During my visit, Zaska had seven beers and a seltzer on tap. The selection included Skeletons, a fruited sour; the Gold Top lager; C.o.Y.E. red ale; and Shut Up, Wesley wheat beer. For IPA fans, they have the Stick Figures session IPA, the Birdwise hazy, and The Nectarnaut imperial, the latter clocking in at 8.1% ABV. I’m not much of a food and drink reviewer, but both the Birdwise and The Nectarnaut hit the spot, and I plan to make return trips this summer.

I also had the opportunity to meet one of its co-owners, Jason Siebert, who spent 20 years helping run Smart Chicken. After departing in 2025, he helped start Zaska. The brewery has two brewmasters with experience brewing all over the world. They also serve as co-owners of the business.

The building that serves as Zaska’s taproom has previously been covered on Omaha Exploration. It dates back to 1932, when it was built for Standard Oil. It served in the same capacity for decades before becoming an auto repair garage in the 1970s. In 1995, the owners of Lo Sole Mio Italian Restaurant completed an extensive remodel that turned it into an Italian deli named Lo Sole Mio Trattoria. At that time, the patio was popular, particularly when they hosted summer concerts and fired up the grill.

Before being gutted and renovated to make way for Bull Moose, it had a run as a doggie daycare named Noah’s Bark. Bull Moose brought its patio back to life from 2022 to 2026. Following a remodel of their own, Zaska moved in a few months later.

During my visit, I found Zaska to be an enjoyable experience and a kid-friendly environment. It should complement the surrounding neighborhoods well, and its patio is sure to be just as popular. My hope is that with the upcoming road diet, it will complement Vis Major Brewing Company, located a block east. It’s worth your time to visit, sip a cold beer underneath the lights, and watch the sunset behind the golf course next door.

If you’re looking for Zaska, it’s located at 3548 Center Street. I should point out that they don’t have food, but to find out more, check out their website at https://www.zaska.beer/.

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