Brewery Taprooms

[LocoAko]

Brianna Bailey had a good series of tweets this morning from the meeting from various folks: https://twitter.com/briOKC

The financial hardship on those brewers who invested expecting this to pass cleanly is really tragic if this were to not pass as expected.

[Andon]

Yeah, Bruce Sanchez of Twisted Spike Brewery said that they've already invested $400,000 into their brewery, and just spend another $150,000 last week taking out a loan o expedite the build of their taproom in anticipation for the clean passing of 424.

[OKCinsomniac]

Potentially stupid question: if they convene a special legislative session to do raises for teachers, could they not use the opportunity to clean up the language in this bill and make everyone happy? Considering what appears to be a very negative public perception of the state legislature's job performance of late, it seems like that would be quite the two-fer for them.

(Unfortunately I don't think that's the way special sessions work. One can only dream of such efficiency, I guess.)

[Bullbear]

I am going to cross my fingers and chant.. and hope that upon taking another look this afternoon they rule to allow the sale of beer on site for consumption. I am just gonna put that out in the universe and hope it sticks..

[king183]

Potentially stupid question: if they convene a special legislative session to do raises for teachers, could they not use the opportunity to clean up the language in this bill and make everyone happy? Considering what appears to be a very negative public perception of the state legislature's job performance of late, it seems like that would be quite the two-fer for them.

(Unfortunately I don't think that's the way special sessions work. One can only dream of such efficiency, I guess.)

It depends on how the special session is called. A special session must focus solely on the particular issue
the governor identifies when calling the special session. So, if she calls a special session to deal with the $140 million in funds left over by their incompetent cutting, the legislature may not use that opportunity to address their other incompetencies, like clarifying the language in SB424.

[betts]

I am going to cross my fingers and chant.. and hope that upon taking another look this afternoon they rule to allow the sale of beer on site for consumption. I am just gonna put that out in the universe and hope it sticks..

Perhaps a better option is to call Scott Pruitt's office and ask him to uphold the intent of SB424 and allow taprooms to sell high point beer for their customers to drink. I did. 405-521-3921

[dankrutka]

For those interested in doing something now...

[David]

https://twitter.com/JR_MollzFlem/sta...35846800175108

BREAKING: AG's office on selling high-point beer by the glass -- We expect a formal opinion prior to the law taking effect on Thursday.

[Bullbear]

Perhaps a better option is to call Scott Pruitt's office and ask him to uphold the intent of SB424 and allow taprooms to sell high point beer for their customers to drink. I did. 405-521-3921

I did that as well actually. was just being silly.

[David]

From https://twitter.com/tbrownOKC/status/768198290361896961

.@AGScottPruitt gives OK for Okla. brewers to sell high-point beer on site. Opinion here: https://www.ok.gov/oag/documents/Att...n%202016-6.pdf …

And the opinion: https://www.ok.gov/oag/documents/Att...n%202016-6.pdf

It is, therefore, the official Opinion of the Attorney General that:
1. Senate Bill 424 permits a brewer licensee to sell beer it produces to
consumers twenty-one years of age or older for consumption by that
consumer on the licensed premises.
2. Senate Bill 424 permits a brewer licensee to sell packaged beer it
produces to consumers twenty-one years of age or older for consumption
by that consumer off of the licensed premises.

[Timshel]

Disregard. Was posting the link to the AG's opinion. However, hooray beer!

[LocoAko]

Yay!

[sooner88]

Great news!

[PhiAlpha]

What???? The state government did something right??? Que twilight zone music

This is going to be awesome!!

[Dustin]

Rejoice!

[Jersey Boss]

In just over a week (Friday, August 26th) OK's first unprecedented alcohol law change will go into effect allowing our local breweries to sell their "strong" beer (beer in excess of 4% ABV). For those following the proposed changes, including those we'll be voting on in November, this change has been largely overshadowed but in regards to our local craft scene this change will have the largest affect.

Several of our local breweries will be having specials on that day to celebrate. If you're a craft fan you should make plans to visit one <or more!> breweries next weekend to show your support. This will be quite the game changer for our craft beer scene, cheers!

If you (or anyone else) knows of locals who will do growler refills please post the info. COOP is not offering this service and I am disappointed to say the least. I am not interested in pre-filed 32 oz cans.
Thanks

[jerrywall]

If you (or anyone else) knows of locals who will do growler refills please post the info. COOP is not offering this service and I am disappointed to say the least. I am not interested in pre-filed 32 oz cans.
Thanks

Last time I was at coop they were filling and sealing the cans/crowlers when you bought them. Have they stopped that?

[d-usa]

I think they were filling growlers at Anthem before.

[zefferoni]

Roughtail fills growlers. They have some pretty fancy looking ones, too.

[warreng88]

I worked at Belle Isle Brewery from 2000-2004 and we did growlers even back then.

[trousers]

I've had growlers refilled at Mustang and Roughtail, pretty sure Anthem does them as well. Elk Valley at Mustang Brewery also does fills.

[Pete]

How well does a good growler keep beer fresh?

I know they hold 67 oz. which is about 5 pints.

So, if you have a growler in your fridge and drink one pint every few days -- meaning it would be about 2-3 weeks before it was drained -- does the beer stay as fresh as canned or bottled beer?

[jerrywall]

^ With a growler, I've had beer stay good for a few days, assuming you close the lid tightly. The whole growler vs crowler thing is interesting. From what I know, the crowlers were developed by Oskar Blues out of Colorado (and a recent addition to our state's selection of craft beer). There are advantages to each. Growlers are reusable, but folks may not get them cleaned or sterilized properly. Crowlers are single use, but are much cheaper for the brewery, and assumably, for the consumer. With growlers, you need to consume relatively quickly. Crowlers can be stored and kept for weeks and or months after purchase, potentially.

There's a little history here - http://allaboutbeer.com/article/beer-crowlers/

and more here - https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blo...r-the-crowler/

[Bullbear]

I have a stainless steel refillable Growler.. it has a good cap that keeps beer pretty fresh but I think the Crowler is a much more efficient system. no cleaning ect.

[Pete]

Thanks for the feedback.

Can you also buy kegs directly from Coop, Anthem, etc?