Notoriously known as a “flyover state” in regards to alcohol, Oklahoma has a unique brewing history. Entering the Union as a dry state, Oklahoma struggled with bootleggers and the choc beer brewers of Indian Territory. Prohibition wasn’t fully repealed in Oklahoma until 1959, when liquor sales were permitted, but a few pioneers navigated a web…
The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) and Oklahoma Agritourism announced their partnership in launching the state’s first Craft Beer Trail in a press conference held at Lively Beerworks in Oklahoma City Tuesday, July 20. The Trail boasts 60 Oklahoma craft breweries with five distinct regions – Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southwest and Southeast. The trail…
Kochendorfer Brewing Company will celebrate one-year of manufacturing great local beer on Saturday, November 14 from noon-midnight at their brewery located at 1155 McCurdy Road in Duncan, Oklahoma. The festivities for the day include an extra special beer release, food trucks, live music performances throughout the day, new merchandise, and activities for the whole family….
Prairie Artisan Ales plans to use a portion of proceeds from its new delivery service to benefit hospitality workers affected by COVID-19. Prairie announced that it will donate $10 of every delivery order to local organizations that benefit Oklahoma hospitality workers. “ABLE recently granted us the power to deliver beer directly to consumers, which has helped…
Colorado-based organic and natural retailer Natural Grocers will soon expand its Cottage Wine and Craft Beer concept to three stores in Oklahoma. Natural Grocers Cottage Wine and Craft Beer® offers a convenient and comprehensive selection of specialty alcoholic beverages such as local, organic and gluten-free beer options, organic and biodynamic wine, hard cider and alcoholic kombucha. Natural Grocers…
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