Barrels and Mash Field Trip: Iron Monk

Jerod Millirons and Dave Monks met while teaching biology at Northern Oklahoma College. Jerod has a bachelor’s degree in biology plus a masters in business. Dave has a Ph. D. in microbiology and plant physiology. During his education Dave studied both yeast and fermentation and brewed his first beer way back in 1992 (super weird […]

Review: COOP Blackberry Saison

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 […]

Review: COOP Raspberry 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 […]

Review: Prairie Artisan Ales Prairie-Vous Français

The mostly absurd and antiquated alcohol laws of Oklahoma pose a few interesting challenges for local businesses, namely that the breweries in the state want something that can be sold in grocery and convenience stores, as well as growler fills at the brewery so they come up with some impressive 3.2 offerings. I stopped by the Prairie Artisan Ales […]

Barrels and Mash Field Trip: COOP Ale Works

COOP Ale Works has been producing some great Oklahoma beer for years now. Last week Justin and I got the chance to hang out and drink a few with JD, co-founder and owner, and discuss where the brewery has been and where it’s going. We started out by walking around the brewery which is lined with what seem like […]

Review: Anthem Gose

Another pickup from our trip to the Anthem brewery, a 32 oz growler of their 3.2 Gose. I love the style, and look forward to trying out Anthem’s take on it. And I mowed the yard in this hellish heat, so I’m hoping this chiller growler is going to help cool me off. I […]

Review: Anthem Upper 90 Pale Ale

Until the new laws take over, breweries can only serve 3.2% ABW beers at the site of production. On the upside, many of the local brewers have taken up the challenge and offer 3.2 brews exclusively at their breweries. We have just such a beer today, from the folks at Anthem. They were good enough to sit down […]