Our first review from Mustang, one of the breweries from the first wave in the OK craft beer renaissance. I enjoy a good session IPA, and have happily been enjoying the mighty All Day IPA from Founders since it has been available here in Oklahoma. I look forward to reviewing some of the other brews […]
Read more "Review: Mustang Tractor Therapy IPA"Another purchase from my recent Saturday stop at the COOP Brewery, this time a blackberry fruited saison, taken home in a 32 oz crowler. I didn’t have time to drink it right away, so I was a little worried about the carb. It was pretty foamy as it got filled, but Charlie Sheldon got a […]
Read more "Review: COOP Blackberry Saison"COOP has opened up its brewery for tours on Saturdays (1-5 pm), and is unveiling a patio area with tables, horseshoes, and cornhole. Of course there is beer available. The full strength stuff is available for free, small sample pours, and they usually have something interesting and unique to try. Last time I went there was […]
Read more "Review: COOP Raspberry Saison"I’ve been waiting for this bottle to hit the shelves here for a long time. Oklahoma can be a couple months behind the curve when it comes to new releases, so when this stuff finally showed its face in mid-August at an Oklahoma City store, Kate happened to spot it and snag it for me. She got solid good wife points […]
Read more "Review: Booker’s Roundtable “The Center Cut”"“As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been […]
Read more "Review: Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch"In a tribute to Oklahoma original Woody Guthrie and his legendary “This Machine Kills Fascists” guitar, Marshall came out with a year round Belgian-Style IPA. Company: Marshall Brewing Company Location: Tulsa, OK ABV: 7.8% ABV Style/Description: Belgian-Style India Pale Ale Price: $10 (6-pack) Appearance: Deep copper red pour, lightly cloudy. Low head with some lacing. Nose: Some […]
Read more "Review: Marshall This Machine IPA"“Mashie is our awesome Wee Heavy Scottish Style Ale that we reserved for local Scissortail Distillery oak Bourbon barrels. The oak barrels smelled so good I coudln’t wait to add this great beer to them. I think you will agree local beer + local barrels = completely awesome!” – Elk Valley Slight spoiler here, I […]
Read more "Review: Elk Valley Bourbon Barrel Mashie"“A late night spent tasting some of chef Edward Lee’s culinary creations led Trey to the idea that someone should blend a bourbon that would pair well with the bold flavors in chef Lee’s cookbook and other modern cuisine. Without hesitation, Trey and Ed set forth. The result is a blend with a spicy upfront […]
Read more "Review: Jefferson’s Chef’s Collaboration "Jefferson’s is a non-distiller producer (NDP) of bourbon. The company does not own a distillery, but buys aged bourbon from other producers and then blends the various barrels to produce a consistent product. “The Reserve is the perfect marriage of four different recipes of bourbon, one of which is an elder statesman. The result is […]
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