Restaurant
Unclaimed profileOmaha Tap House - Pepperwood
Omaha, NE · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tap House - Pepperwood pours a serious lineup: over 40 taps with local collaborations like the Omahaze IPA from Kros Strain, plus a cocktail program that runs from a Strawberry Italian Margarita to a food-topped Bloody Hell Bloody Mary. Wine stays accessible with glasses starting at $6.50. The bar balances breadth with personality, making it a destination for beer enthusiasts and cocktail explorers alike.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Omahaze Batch 25 IPA, a New England IPA dry-hopped with El Dorado, Rakau, and Krush Cryo. If cocktails are more your pace, the Strawberry Italian Margarita brings tequila, Luxardo Limoncello, and a brown sugar rim. For the full spectacle, the Bloody Hell tops habanero vodka with wings, poppers, and cheese curds.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer lovers will appreciate the rotating draft list that spans IPAs, stouts, sours, and gluten-free options. Cocktail fans can explore creative seasonal features and an elaborate Bloody Mary bar. Wine drinkers will find affordable by-the-glass pours from familiar labels.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8.99 to $12.99, with Bloody Mary creations from $15.99 to $24.99. Draft beers range from $6.00 to $19.00 depending on pour and rarity. Wine glasses start at $6.50, with bottles from $24 to $54.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Pepperwood location pours more than 40 beers on tap, including the house collaboration Omahaze with Kros Strain Brewing. The cocktail menu is equally ambitious, featuring made-to-order specialty drinks and a Bloody Mary bar with over-the-top, food-laden creations.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program showcases fresh-made specialty drinks served in pint or liter glasses, with a roster that spans a Strawberry Italian Margarita, Caribbean Mule, and seasonal features like the Mulberry Mule. A dedicated Bloody Mary bar offers elaborate, food-topped creations such as the Bloody Hell.
Menu strengths
- — Made-to-order cocktails with fresh ingredients, served in generous pint or liter portions.
- — Seasonal features like the Mulberry Mule and Pama Loma keep the menu current.
- — The Bloody Mary bar's elaborate creations, such as the Bloody Hell topped with wings and poppers, are a distinctive draw.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Italian Margarita: tequila, Luxardo Limoncello, strawberry puree, and sour mix with a brown sugar rim.
- — Bloody Hell: habanero vodka with house-made mix, topped with wings, poppers, and cheese curds.
- — Taphouse Old Fashioned: J Rieger whiskey, brown sugar simple, orange bitters, and Bing cherries.
Pricing: $8.99–$12.99; Bloody Marys $15.99–$24.99
Wine
The wine list is approachable and affordable, with red and white selections by the glass and bottle. Familiar names like Gen 5, Benziger, and Au Bon Climat provide accessible choices, with glass prices starting at $6.50.
Menu strengths
- — Affordable glass pours, with several options at $6.50.
- — Bottle pricing from $24 to $54 offers value for everyday drinking.
- — A mix of known California labels and a notable Au Bon Climat Chardonnay.
Standout selections
- — Sean Minor Cabernet '22: available by glass or bottle, priced at $9/$27.
- — Au Bon Climat Chardonnay '21: a higher-end pour at $18/$54.
Pricing: Glasses $6.50–$12.50; bottles $24–$54
Beer
The beer program is the centerpiece, with over 40 taps covering a wide range of styles, from hazy IPAs to imperial stouts and gluten-free options. A collaboration IPA with Kros Strain Brewing highlights local ties, and happy hour specials add value.
Menu strengths
- — More than 40 taps at the Pepperwood location, offering extensive style variety.
- — Local collaboration with Kros Strain on the Omahaze IPA.
- — Happy hour deals include $2 off craft beer and $4 domestic beers.
Standout selections
- — Omahaze - Batch 25 IPA: New England IPA dry hopped with El Dorado, Rakau, and Krush Cryo.
- — Imperial Biscotti Break: an imperial stout at $11 for a 9oz pour.
- — Chonk: Rainbow Sherbet Sour: a smoothie sour with fruit and marshmallows.
Pricing: Draft $6.00–$19.00; cans $5.50–$36.00
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