There was some talk about Tire on another forum, but it didn't fit, so I thought I would start this up as a clearing house for OKC Fat Tire lovers . . . I'm drinking one right now . . . damn fine suds . . . to discuss this fine fine beverage . . . and perhaps a way to keep our individual beer fridges properly stocked between trips to states with more consumer friendly adult beverage regs. Perhaps if I was, say, going down to Dallas or out to Santa Fe for a weekend, I might post that info here, and if I was willing to schlep a few six packs back to OKC for others who were similarly inclined . . . who knows? If it’s illegal . . . all the better.

BTW, I have a few 1554s in the ice box too . . . same great quality, but darker and richer, creamy head, and better at a little warmer temp than fresh out of the cooler.

Fat Tire . . . Best name for a beer ever put on a bottle IMO.

Any way, here it is, so have a go.

Michael

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Fat tire rules!!!!

I absolutely LOVE Fat Tire, and anything else New Belgium produces. Their seasonal, 2 Below is good, as is a cold Mothership Wit on a summer evening. 1554 was really good too.

I'm sitting on 2 12 packs of Fat tire, one cans, one bottles, for a special occasion. I'm starting to think that nursing them isn't a great idea, so I'd be willing to trade them for an equal amount in a month or two.

Perhaps if I was, say, going down to Dallas or out to Santa Fe for a weekend, I might post that info here, and if I was willing to schlep a few six packs back to OKC for others who were similarly inclined . . . who knows? If it’s illegal . . . all the better.

Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

There was some talk about Tire on another forum, but it didn't fit, so I thought I would start this up as a clearing house for OKC Fat Tire lovers . . . I'm drinking one right now . . . damn fine suds . . . to discuss this fine fine beverage . . . and perhaps a way to keep our individual beer fridges properly stocked between trips to states with more consumer friendly adult beverage regs. Perhaps if I was, say, going down to Dallas or out to Santa Fe for a weekend, I might post that info here, and if I was willing to schlep a few six packs back to OKC for others who were similarly inclined . . . who knows? If it’s illegal . . . all the better.

BTW, I have a few 1554s in the ice box too . . . same great quality, but darker and richer, creamy head, and better at a little warmer temp than fresh out of the cooler.

Fat Tire . . . Best name for a beer ever put on a bottle IMO.

Any way, here it is, so have a go.

Michael

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:LolLolLolI like how you think.
We go to Austin several times a year to visit the grand kids and we always take at least one cooler to stock up on groceries and stuff that we can't get here.

Sign me and my fat tire up for some Fat Tire!

Sign me and my fat tire up for some Fat Tire!

Smell . . . what are you doing up at four oclock in the morning.

My thought is that when someone plans to head out to Tire Land, said person could post their intention on this thread and the stay behinds could sign up for a sixer or two (I think half a case max). Pick up location and time to be determined. We would all arrive at the appointed place at the appointed hour . . . pay our tabs . . . share a cool one (or not) and head home happier people. We are now six strong . . . a perfect number. Twelve would be good . . . twenty-four would bring me to tears.

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While I love the New Belgium brews, lately when I head to better beverage states, I've been stocking up on St. Arnold in Texas (pretty much anything they brew) or Oskar Blues out of Lyons, CO (Dales Pale Ale and 10-fidy stout are the best brews going).

I'm interested in the idea of a brew ride share of sorts.

i've never had a fat tire, but wanna try... is there no local liquor store that carries it?

-M

I prefer the 1554 & theTrippel. Dont really care for the Sunshine Wheat.

i've never had a fat tire, but wanna try... is there no local liquor store that carries it?

-M

Nope. They wont even distribute here.

New Belgium is great.. unfortunately they don't ship here because liquor stores are not allowed to refrigerate their alcohol (or so I've been told). You'll have to head to Kansas or Texas to pick some up.

Fat Tire is pretty good not great...Not a fan of Sunshine at all

Their best by far is their 2 Below Winter Ale

Smell . . . what are you doing up at four oclock in the morning.

My thought is that when someone plans to head out to Tire Land, said person could post their intention on this thread and the stay behinds could sign up for a sixer or two (I think half a case max). Pick up location and time to be determined. We would all arrive at the appointed place at the appointed hour . . . pay our tabs . . . share a cool one (or not) and head home happier people. We are now six strong . . . a perfect number. Twelve would be good . . . twenty-four would bring me to tears.

Michael

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THE SMELL needs no sleep!


J/K....I do most of my work from midnight to 8.

I'm not a HUGE fan of Fat Tire, but I do like it...I'd be more than willing to grab some for folks if ya'll would like. I'm headed to Texas as well as New Mexico in March (San Antonio and Taos, respectively), so I could probably swing something on those trips. How MUCH I can buy kind of depends on what car I take. If I take my pickup, I can buy about a 1/2 ton :D

Excellent SMELL . . .

1228? do you read film?

Be sure to post your offer a week or so before you leave. If you aren't familiar with The Taos Inn . . . in Taos . . . be sure and try their Cowboy Buddha Margarita . . . nectar of the gods, pure nectar.

Michael

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Nah...I'm just a computer guy...ANd we like to fix our servers at night so we can a) take our time and b) not affect the customers when we break their servers. Reading film sounds interesting! And it sounds like I can do it at night! What's that? Does it pay decent? Does this "film" have Annette Bening in it?

And while I'm not familiar with Taos at all (never been there), I can't stand margaritas period. Probably because I hate tequila. However, all is not lost! My wife LOVES margaritas. She'll be glad to have one by the time we get there I'm sure! Probably won't be as good as the ones I make though.:fighting3

Only had Fat Tire one time...it was good but does not even come close to a Labatt Blue

I've been hung up on John Courage Irish Amber lately.

/Is a sucker for reds, both women and beer.

I've heard the reason before, but I'm kind of foggy when it comes to remembering.
Is the reason no one distributes New Belgium beers and others because it can't it can't be delivered, and stored cold?
If anyone can provide the reason, or a link on the details, I would like to know.

I've heard the reason before, but I'm kind of foggy when it comes to remembering.
Is the reason no one distributes New Belgium beers and others because it can't it can't be delivered, and stored cold?
If anyone can provide the reason, or a link on the details, I would like to know.

It was something along those lines.

However. I HAVE bought Fat Tire here. I bought it at the liquor store at 4th and Eastern in Moore (and I've not seen it since either).

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/imawingnut/fattire.jpg

Good thing I've got plenty more to choose from.

Here's mah beer fridge from (I think) last summer.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/imawingnut/beer1.jpg

Thats impressive. Love the Leinie's..
I thought I'd enjoy Rock Hard Root Beer more than I did.
I commend you for an excellent palate.

Thats impressive. Love the Leinie's..
I thought I'd enjoy Rock Hard Root Beer more than I did.
I commend you for an excellent palate.

Leinie's (yeah, I can't spell it either) has a really gentle red. It's good stuff.

And yeah...The last 3 of those Rock Hard Root Beers got dumped out after sitting there forever. There are other (much better) alcoholic root beers out there, that's for sure. Oh, and I usually don't have NEARLY that much Shiner product in there, but I had a friend coming to town that just lives for the stuff so there was some extra.

Chimay is getting to be quite the habit too. It's just so...GOOD. :D

that rock hard root beer is some pretty nasty stuff. bought some last year after reading about the local brewery that makes it... and unfortunately it made me curious as to what a hard root beer would taste like. uggh.

-M

Yeah...Find a different one. Rock Hard is pretty bad...I've had others that were just plain stellar. When I lived in Denver, there was a place called C.B. & Pott's Brewery that would make it seasonally and...WOW. That was good stuff. They also had a vanilla porter that would curl your toes.

I've always heard that New Belgium limits their distribution to places that can keep it refrigerated throughout delivery and storage... Unfortunately, no ice cold 6 pt. for us Okies. Sigh.

I'm totally onboard with the FTC (Fat Tire Coalition). I used to go to Colorado every summer and I'd always bring back a case or two. Sadly, I don't take those trips anymore; it's been over two years since I last had a Fat Tire...

Last time I was in Colo. I tried a variety pack from the Ska Brewery that was pretty tasty overall.

Why do I feel like I'm watching the Smokey and the Bandit plot?

lol

I've always heard that New Belgium limits their distribution to places that can keep it refrigerated throughout delivery and storage...

Yep. The main reason for that is because the taste of it changes once it's allowed to warm up. If you're ever in an area that has fresh Fat Tire, try it right away or keep it cool. It tastes nasty once allowed to warm up. (Even if you've chilled it again)

Good thing I've got plenty more to choose from.

Here's mah beer fridge from (I think) last summer.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/imawingnut/beer1.jpg

I audibly gasped when I saw that grand bottle of Chimay staring at me from your photo. Ohhh...I haven't had Chimay in so long and as you said, it's SOOOOO good! (note to self: go to liquor store ASAP)

Oh, and I forgot to say I would love to join in with your FTC, as well. I really enjoy Fat Tire, and would love to have some again sometime soon!

Yep. The main reason for that is because the taste of it changes once it's allowed to warm up. If you're ever in an area that has fresh Fat Tire, try it right away or keep it cool. It tastes nasty once allowed to warm up. (Even if you've chilled it again)
It's pretty good on tap as well, there's a small pizza/pasta place (he has a few locations now) that I go to here where they have it on tap. It is a favorite of the owner, they have Fat Tire, Bud/Bud Light and Dos Equis Lager and a few imports in bottles like Peroni.

I audibly gasped when I saw that grand bottle of Chimay staring at me from your photo. Ohhh...I haven't had Chimay in so long and as you said, it's SOOOOO good! (note to self: go to liquor store ASAP)

Yeah...That's a problem though.

It being so good, I'll kill the whole bottle. And at what...12% alcohol or so? Drink a liter of the stuff and I'm a little TOO zippy.

Yeah...That's a problem though.

It being so good, I'll kill the whole bottle. And at what...12% alcohol or so? Drink a liter of the stuff and I'm a little TOO zippy.

I call it the "mind eraser" b/c whenever I drink it...well, I have NO IDEA which end is up. (perhaps the reason I have not had Chimay in so very long.)

*note to self...Bring camera when sweetdaisy drinks Chimay*

It's pretty good on tap as well, there's a small pizza/pasta place (he has a few locations now) that I go to here where they have it on tap. It is a favorite of the owner, they have Fat Tire, Bud/Bud Light and Dos Equis Lager and a few imports in bottles like Peroni.

local pizza/pasta place with fat tire on tap?! where is this place at?

local pizza/pasta place with fat tire on tap?! where is this place at?

This person is in Texas. It's really confusing, I know.

local pizza/pasta place with fat tire on tap?! where is this place at?


This person is in Texas. It's really confusing, I know.
Sorry, I usually try to preface my posts like this by saying "in Austin" on most of them. I wish we had a "Location" showing with our names like most other vBulletin based forums that I am on.

Home made chili . . . really, really good home made chili, maybe the best bowl of chili I have ever eaten . . . Randy's Grandmother's recipe with Bill Kamps chili meat . . . Mopsy's of Shawnee from back in the day . . . and a cold Fat Tire for dinner followed by B&J's Cherry Garcia FroYo . . . I'm in heaven. Yet another think that is damn hard to come by in OKC . . . Ben & Jerry's FroYo or Hagan Daz low fat Coffee Ice Cream. Pisses me off no end.

I love the Fat Tire.

Has anyone compared Fat Tire to Lefthand Sawtooth? It seemed to be a pretty close match (although my tastings were a couple months apart).

I've heard good things about Lefthand Sawtooth, but I've not heard that comparison. I've never tried it. I do like the BlackJack Porter they make though.

Although I haven't tried it, I've heard Flying Dog Old Scratch is comparable to Fat Tire.

I personally think nothing compares to it. I'm having one right now, and I can't get over how much I enjoy it.

I've heard good things about Lefthand Sawtooth, but I've not heard that comparison. I've never tried it. I do like the BlackJack Porter they make though.

Although I haven't tried it, I've heard Flying Dog Old Scratch is comparable to Fat Tire.

I personally think nothing compares to it. I'm having one right now, and I can't get over how much I enjoy it.

Clink . . . clink jstanthrnme. Fine, fine stuff. I've heard Flying Dog Old Scratch compared to Tire as well, but haven't run on to any Dog . . . Who's got it in their store?

Modern Liquor - 30ish & Penn
Byrons
A couple of restaurants around town even serve it (cant remember which).
I'm a fan of most of the Left Hand & Flying Dog beers. Especially the Left Hand Milk Stout.

Best beer bar none! I have got 2 cases in my fridge in garage. As stated in above posts, you can get it in Texas, Kansas and Arkansas.

As far as the refrigerated issue, I saw cases of Fat Tire for sale at Sam's Club down here in Austin sitting out at room temperature on a pallet.

As far as the refrigerated issue, I saw cases of Fat Tire for sale at Sam's Club down here in Austin sitting out at room temperature on a pallet.
I've seen the same thing, not supposed to happen though.

Yeah New Belgium prefers that their beer is shipped cold and sold cold. So no NB beers in okc for a while. Luckily you can pick it up in any state around us. As far as driving it in we were warned about the amount you can have before there can be bootlegging charges(I think the clerk was giving us a hard time). Johnny courage is good too. Anyone know if Shiner was going to do any more batch's of their Kolsch again?

Bootlegging charges are real and possible. I know personally of an incident (where I may or may not have been present) that a few friends took a run to Texas for several cases of beer for a bachelor party. They were stopped by OHP on the way back. Casual conversation about what they were up to led to the guys standing on the side of I35 pouring it all out.

Yeah New Belgium prefers that their beer is shipped cold and sold cold. So no NB beers in okc for a while. Luckily you can pick it up in any state around us. As far as driving it in we were warned about the amount you can have before there can be bootlegging charges(I think the clerk was giving us a hard time). Johnny courage is good too. Anyone know if Shiner was going to do any more batch's of their Kolsch again?


I love John Courage...Good stuff.

I've heard good things about Lefthand Sawtooth, but I've not heard that comparison. I've never tried it. . .

The Sawtooth in my hand right now is a very similar style to Fat Tire. It has that little bit of sweetness . . . pretty earthy overall taste . . . and a lingering hoppy finish.

I have a six pack of Choc Pietro Piegari Amber Ale in the beer fridge that is very similar to Fat Tire according to the owner of the new store at 8th & Broadway. Great beer selection there as well as wine. Nice to have an alternative to Byron's. Broadway Wine Merchants is way more owner in jeans and stocking cap operated . . . not so WalMartish.

Not much on their site yet . . . www.broadwaywine.com (http://www.broadwaywine.com) but I think they do some nice tastings and it might be worthwhile to be on their email list to get notified about those.

Michael

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I have a six pack of Choc Pietro Piegari Amber Ale in the beer fridge that is very similar to Fat Tire according to the owner of the new store at 8th & Broadway. . . .

So far he's one for two on his Fat Tire wannabes recommendations. The Pietro isn't a bad beer, but doesn't hold a candle IMO to Tire or the Sawtooth.

Michael

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Oklahoma will never get Fat Tire because they require that Fat Tire stay refrigerated at all times. It's over 3.2 so the liquor stores are the only one that can carry it. And as far as Bars/Pubs the local distributor cant get it either. :Smiley051

I've been online looking for some John courage for my boyfriend. I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone out there know where I can get it?

Boi De Ouro, a Brazilian Steak restaurant in Fayetteville, AR has Fat Tire on it's menu. My boyfriend tried it last weekend and seemed to enjoy it. Not sure if you can get it in the liquor stores here.

If any of you know where I can come up with a 6 pack or case of John COurage, please let me know.
BTW I'm very interested in the Fat Tire Coalition myself.

I recently emailed New Belgium and here is their response:

"Hi Michael,

I don’t know if I’ve written back to you on this topic or not…. I’m sorry about that!

For quite a while New Belgium was in a relatively slow growth pattern &, as I recall, because OK is/was a warm store state, that didn’t (& doesn’t) jive with our quality standards. There are two things to consider from our perspective: (1) the brewery is no longer in a slow growth pattern, we plan on rolling into six new states this year and (2) not immediately by any means but, we’re putting some serious brain power into how we can brew amazing beers that stay that way with less refrigeration in order to accomplish some environmental goals.

Thanks for writing, I think that it’s time that on this end we refresh our knowledge of OK’s laws and see what we can make happen – though, probably in 2010 at the earliest.

On behalf of all of New Belgium’s employee-owners, thanks for staying in touch with us and for enjoying the liquid that we have so much fun brewing!

Take care,

Penny Gill-Stuart
Sales & Marketing Partner in Crime
pgillstuart@newbelgium.com
Ph#970-419-4334
New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc.
500 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524"

So, no Tire in our future till 2011 at best and probably only then if they come up with a new brew version that can be transported without refrigeration.

I'm down to a handful of FT Classics in my beer fridge, I have nothing out of state on my schedule and don't know anyone who does. So . . . if anyone has a trip planned to a nearby enlightened state in the next few days . . . put me down for 12 for sure.

What states currently sell Fat Tire?
We're always heading out to new and different places. I would be happy to bring some back if I run across it somewhere.

What states currently sell Fat Tire?
We're always heading out to new and different places. I would be happy to bring some back if I run across it somewhere.


Texas, Colorado, New Mexico . . . perhaps Arkansas. If you let me know when you are heading out, I would love to split a case of Tire with you.

Michael

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I've been online looking for some John courage for my boyfriend. I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone out there know where I can get it?

The liquor store at 4th and Eastern (NE corner in the old Buchanan's shopping center) in Moore sells it...That's where I buy it most of the time anyway. The store on the NE corner of SE 89th and Sooner also carries it from time to time.

Any store can order it for you though. Just ask them, they're usually happy to do so.


Texas, Colorado, New Mexico . . . perhaps Arkansas. If you let me know when you are heading out, I would love to split a case of Tire with you.

Michael

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Yup. Arkansas too. That's where I bought it last.

Yup. Arkansas too. That's where I bought it last.

So Oklahoma is a Fat Tireless island virtually surrounded by an ocean of my favorite malt beverage. One would think that at some point our Legislature would want to take a look at cleaning up our alcoholic beverage laws . . . . time for some emails to:

Rice@oksenate.gov Senate District 46
al.mcaffrey@okhouse.gov House District 88
danielsullivan@okhouse.gov Chairman of the Economic Development House Committee
coates@okhouse.gov Chairman of the Business & Labor Senate Committee

Find your legislative representitives contact info here:

Oklahoma Legislature Home Page (http://www.capitolconnect.com/oklahoma/)


Michael

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I wrote an email to my Senator and Rep.

I wrote an email to my Senator and Rep.

If just one more joins us Mallen, it's a movement . . . The Fat Tire For All Oklahomans Movement . . . if we can just get Arlo to write a song . . .

Micheal

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