About APEShip Brewing
APEShip Brewing is a nautical-themed brewery on the Bricks in downtown North Platte. Its bar is a repurposed boat. Its website says the brewery is docked in the Dickey Building, which was built in 1889 as the North Platte National Bank.
Joel and Liz Bennett run the place. They ran a cleaning business for 30 years before turning to brewing. Joel spent years brewing in their garage, and the beers draw on trips to Germany, Belgium and the Czech Republic.
The year-round list includes an amber ale, a blonde, a juicy IPA, a Kolsch, a gose and a brown ale. There is a hard kombucha too. Non-alcoholic choices include lemonade, kombucha and homemade root beer.
The kitchen serves nachos, paninis, bratwurst and more. A brisket sandwich is on the menu on Fridays and Saturdays only. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
From APEShip Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does APEShip Brewing serve food?
Yes. Its website lists nachos, paninis, a bratwurst, wings, mac and cheese and salads. A brisket sandwich is available on Fridays and Saturdays only.
What beers does APEShip Brewing make?
The year-round list includes an amber ale, a blonde, a juicy IPA, a Kolsch, a gose and a brown ale. It also pours a hard kombucha.
Is there anything non-alcoholic to drink?
Yes. The menu lists lemonade, kombucha and a homemade root beer.
Is APEShip Brewing wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Peg Leg Brewing is 2.5 miles away. Pals Brewing Company is 3.5 miles away.
Answers come from APEShip Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Before you visit APEShip
Look for the boat bar when you walk in. The building dates to 1889, so take a moment to look at the big arches and stone blocks. Its website calls the place quirky and fun.
Check apeshipbrewing.com before you go. The beer page shows the year-round beers and the rotating ones. Plan around the brisket sandwich, since it is only served on Fridays and Saturdays.
Peg Leg Brewing is 2.5 miles away. Pals Brewing Company is 3.5 miles away. Both make an easy second stop.