Loup River Distilling

Loup River Distilling From our grain, to your glass. We produce fine quality spirits using the finest local Nebraska ingredients. 🥃🍸 He has a B.S.

Eric and Maria Montemagni began the journey of creating Loup River Distilling in 2016. Eric has always been interested in distillation as he dabbled in it with his college roommates. He was looking for an opportunity to add value to his corn crop and decided what better way to promote Nebraska corn farmers than turning that corn into whiskey! The name Loup River Distilling was selected to represen

t the area we call home. We strive to produce quality corn-based spirits from our farm, emphasizing the “grain to glass” motto. The Montemagni Family has a row crop operation in Howard and Greeley counties. Eric has been farming all his life and is a third-generation farmer. degree in agronomy from Cal Poly and has spent considerable time researching the craft distilling industry. He attends conferences and workshops throughout the country and is a member of the American Distilling Institute and American Craft Spirits Association. He is a Master Level II certified distiller. Eric and Maria have been married more than 20 years. Maria has her master’s degree in Nutrition and has spent her career in the education field. Customer service is her area of expertise from her time overseeing a student-run restaurant. She has worked with the Disney Institute of Business Excellence and Quality Service. She is a nationally certified Servsafe (food safety) Manager. Eric and Maria have two children, Elena and Ryan. Our goal is to utilize local products in making high quality spirits. We hope our customers will enjoy fine crafted cocktails in the relaxing atmosphere of our tasting room, and share our products at home with your family and friends.

Sorry, we will be closed on Saturday. We are still open tomorrow, so come visit us for drinks! 🥃🍸🍹 Normal hours next wee...
07/23/2026

Sorry, we will be closed on Saturday. We are still open tomorrow, so come visit us for drinks! 🥃🍸🍹

Normal hours next week on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

07/13/2026
⛳️ A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out and participated in the 4th Annual Loup River Putt Around on Friday!What an...
07/13/2026

⛳️ A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out and participated in the 4th Annual Loup River Putt Around on Friday!

What an incredible evening filled with laughs, friendly competition, and great memories. We truly appreciate everyone who came out to support this fun community event!

A very special thank you goes out to all of our amazing hole sponsors. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and hard work are what make this event so special year after year. Each stop was unique, entertaining, and helped create an unforgettable experience for all who participated.

We couldn’t do it without our sponsors, volunteers, and every team that joined us. Thank you for making this year’s Putt Around another huge success—we’re already looking forward to next year! 💚⛳️

🥃Come join us for GCA Days!🍸We will be open early on Friday (2 pm) and Saturday (9 am). Outdoor seating will be availabl...
07/09/2026

🥃Come join us for GCA Days!🍸

We will be open early on Friday (2 pm) and Saturday (9 am). Outdoor seating will be available both nights.✨

Our famous Bloody Mary Bar will also be available at the parade on Saturday morning!🍅🌶🍸

⛳ BIG SHOUT OUT to our Putt Around Hole Sponsors! We couldn't do it without the support of all of YOU! Thank you for par...
07/02/2026

⛳ BIG SHOUT OUT to our Putt Around Hole Sponsors! We couldn't do it without the support of all of YOU! Thank you for participating in all the FUN! Looking forward to all of your creative putting holes next weekend! ⛳

⛳️🏌️‍♂️ It's time to get your teams signed up for the 4th Annual Loup River Putt Around during GCA Days! 🏌️‍♀️⛳️Gather y...
06/04/2026

⛳️🏌️‍♂️ It's time to get your teams signed up for the 4th Annual Loup River Putt Around during GCA Days! 🏌️‍♀️⛳️

Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and join us for one of the most fun community events of the summer! Whether you're a serious golfer or just in it for the laughs, this event is all about great people, friendly competition, and making memories around town.

✅ Teams of 4
✅ Fun and unique putting holes
✅ Great prizes
✅ Lots of laughs and community spirit

Don't wait—round up your team and get registered today! We can't wait to see everyone out enjoying another fantastic year of Putt Around fun during GCA Days!
SIGN UP BELOW:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuORIlN1e_Rn_HflbndUaEQWaRsY60RXWMQWmMok4Ju6KHiA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

☀️🍹 SUMMER DRINK MENU HAS DROPPED! 🍹☀️Stop in and try one of these refreshing handcrafted cocktails — perfect for summer...
05/15/2026

☀️🍹 SUMMER DRINK MENU HAS DROPPED! 🍹☀️
Stop in and try one of these refreshing handcrafted cocktails — perfect for summer nights and weekend vibes! 🌴✨

Grab your friends, cool off with a drink, and enjoy the flavors of summer at Loup River Distilling 🍋🥃🍓

⛳️ It’s that time of year again! ⛳️We are seeking local businesses to sponsor a putt around hole for our annual Loup Riv...
05/14/2026

⛳️ It’s that time of year again! ⛳️

We are seeking local businesses to sponsor a putt around hole for our annual Loup River Distilling Putt Around, held Friday July 10th- GCA days! This is such a fun community event and a great way to showcase your business with a creative hole design. 🍻🏌️‍♂️

Interested in sponsoring a hole? Reach out to:

📞 Emily Vanis – 402-843-8277
📞 Liz Busch – 308-571-0021

We can’t wait to see all the fun ideas this year!!

Address

503 Howard Avenue
Saint Paul, NE
68873

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm

Telephone

(308) 754-2242

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