- What is happening with the craft beer industry in Oklahoma?
- Following in the footsteps of Asheville in North Carolina and Portland in Oregon, Oklahoma is experiencing a renaissance in the craft beer industry.
- New breweries, microbreweries, and nano-breweries are popping up everywhere, seeing a boom in activity.
- What are some popular breweries in Oklahoma?
- From small, family-run establishments like Ant, hem Brewing Company and Bricktown Brewery to large-scale breweries such as COOP Ale Works, Royal Bavaria, and Marshall Brewing Company.
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1. Bricktown Brewery
Savor house brews or enjoy hearty bites on an easy weekend outing.
Bricktown Brewery is a local brewpub chain that serves handcrafted beers and ales and mouthwatering food in a casual, relaxed environment. Located in the hip Bricktown district, the brewery features a cozy brick-walled interior with comfortable seating and an inviting, convivial atmosphere. Bricktown Brewery produces a range of year-round beers such as Bluesberry Ale, Single String Stout, 46 Star Oklahoma, and Bricktown Brown, as well as a selection of special edition and seasonal brews. The kitchen serves a menu of casual fare such as pizza, burgers, tacos, chicken wings, and other comfort food, and the brewery and kitchen are open Monday through Sunday, year-round.
1 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Phone: 405-232-2739
2. Royal Bavaria
Taste German lagers or relax in the biergarten on a romantic trip.
Royal Bavaria is a classic Bavarian brewpub, restaurant, and Biergarten in the heart of Oklahoma City. Founded by German business Jörg Kühne in 1992, Royal Bavaria offers a range of outstanding German-inspired beers, typical German cuisine, true Bavarian hospitality, and an authentic atmosphere in which to savor them all. Set on a five-acre property, the brewery was built to look like a Bavarian farmhouse and features an eight-barrel brewhouse, a large shady outdoor Biergarten that seats 175 people, and an inviting restaurant that serves authentic German fare. Signature brews include King’s Gold, a blonde low-hop quaffing Lagerbier; King’s Weizen, a mildly hopped wheat beer with a unique flavor; Dunkelweizen, a dark version of the regular golden-yellow Weissbier; and Oktoberfest (Märzen), a full-bodied, rich and toasty seasonal lager.
3401 S Sooner Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73165, Phone: 405-799-7666
3. Anthem Brewing Company
Explore bold flavors or sample local favorites during a cheap tasting stop.
Founded by brewer Matt Anthony who had a desire to create world-class beers that combined the Old World and the New, Anthem Brewing Company is an up-and-coming brewery that produces and sells a range of year-round and seasonal craft beers, ales and sours. Signature beers on tap include Golden One, a Belgian-style blonde ale with a fruit nose; Uroboros Stout; IPA India Pale Ale; Arjuna, a Belgian-style wheat ale; OK Pils, a German Pilsner; and Upper 90, a session IPA. These and other beers can be tasted in the modern tasting room, which is open Monday through Sunday, year-round. Anthem Brewing Company also hosts events such as social gatherings, live music, and private functions.
908 SW 4th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109, Phone: 405-604-0446
4. Beavers Bend Brewery
Sip craft beers or enjoy mountain views on a fall adventure.
Beavers Bend Brewery was founded by three friends with a longtime dream of bringing top quality craft brewing to Southeastern Oklahoma. Established by Greg Campbell, Brad Reesing, and Steve Bartholomew, Beavers Bend Brewery brings more than 35 years of brewing experience to the taps with a variety of different styles of beers and ales, which can be sampled at the taproom or found at bars and restaurants around Broken Bow. Beavers Bend Brewery produces a range of both year-round and seasonal brews, such as Fleucy Creek Pale Ale, a pale blonde ale; Red Slough Amber; Hoppin’ Howlapeno Ale; LaterDude IPA; and Front Porch Peach Ale, fall pumpkin seasonal ale.
46 Coho Rd, Broken Bow, OK 74728, Phone: 580-494-3455
5. Belle Isle
Grab a casual pint or discover classic pub fare with the family.
Located in 50 Penn Place, Belle Isle is a lively restaurant and taproom that serves a selection of craft beers and ales, top-notch American food and hosts a variety of live entertainment. Harking back to a bygone era that echoes Oklahoma City in the early 1900s, Belle Isle is a favorite leisure spot that attracts both locals and visitors who come to enjoy the excellent homebrewed beer, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Craft beers on tap include American Brown Ale, Bell’s Blonde, Flanagan's Amber Ale, IPA, Marzen, Oatmeal Stout, Power House Porter, Pumpkin Beer, and Wild Mary’s Hefeweizen.
1900 Northwest Expy # 44R, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, Phone: 405-840-1911
6. Cabin Boys Brewery
Try unique ales or relax in the taproom on a fun weekend.
Located in the historic Kendall Whittier District in Tulsa, Cabin Boys Brewery was inspired by a log cabin in the woods, which was built by Jeff McIlroy and his son, who was further inspired build his brewery. Drawing further inspiration from the European style of brewing beer, Austin McIlroy and his friend Ryan Arnold founded the Cabin Boys brand of beer and constructed a 9,000 square foot brewery on the corner of 7th and Utica in the heart of Tulsa. Today, the brewery produces quality-driven ales in traditional styles with a splash of creativity, brewed with spices, fruits, and a touch of pizzazz, ranging from crisp and refreshing to complex and heavy bodied. Signature brews include Cornerstone Saison, Felix Et Tenebris, Bearded Theologian, and Huntsman IPA.
1717 E 7th St, Tulsa, OK 74104, Phone: 918-933-4033
7. COOP Ale Works
Visit the brewery or savor fresh pours on an exciting tour.
Another well-engrained brewery in Oklahoma City, COOP Ale Works is a craft brewery dedicated to brewing full flavor beers with the highest attention to quality. The locally owned and operated establishment produces a range of beers from the Mexican lager Horny Toad to the popular Territorial Reserve bourbon barrel series of imperial stouts, barley wines, and wheat wines. Visitors can taste the range of beer produced by COOP in the COOP Taproom, which is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday at various hours and offers 16 rotating beers on tap, including COOP’s annual lineup of favorites, as well as brewery-only releases like Cherry DNR and Spicy Hawaiian. Guests can purchase COOP on tap and in refrigerated cans, as well as various branded clothing, souvenirs, and other gear. Brewery tours are offered every Saturday on a first-come, first serve basis for up to 15 guests. The COOP Yard features a variety of outdoor entertainment such as bocce ball courts, cornhole, horseshoe pits, and picnic tables.
4745 Council Heights Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73179, Phone: 405-842-2667
8. Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing
Enjoy creative brews or hang out with friends on an affordable night out.
Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing is a locally owned brewery that began offers a variety of year-round and seasonal craft ales. Named for a dead armadillo under a pile of lumber by owner and brewmaster, Tony Peck, Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing LLC was founded in 2011 and brewed their first batch of amber ale in 2013. The brewery was built in Tulsa in 2015, and the Dead Armadillo taproom officially opened a year later. Today, the brewery features full service operation from brewing to canning, producing beers such as Amber Ale, IPA, Breakaway APA, Inland Porter, Black Hop, and Tulsa Flag Pale Ale. The Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing also has an inviting beer garden and live music space where events are held throughout the year.
1004 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120, Phone: 918-232-8627
9. Iron Monk Brewing Company
Taste small-batch beers or explore local stuff on a quick trip.
Iron Monk Brewing Company was the first craft brewery in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Boasting 30 years of combined brewing experience and a shared entrepreneurial spirit, the team began to produce exciting, local, handcrafted brews and have since grown in leaps and bounds. The brewery’s premier tap room was opened a year later to offer brewery tours and tastings of the excellent brews on tap and bottles, which include Velvet Antler, an easy-drinking, malt-forward American Amber Ale; Stilly Wheat, a crisp, refreshing, Belgian-style Wheat Ale; Exit 174 Rye Pale Ale, named after the I-35 exit to Stillwater; Chocolate Habanero, a favorite for the adventurous craft enthusiast; and Bright D. Weizensour, a one-off, small-batch sour wheat beer.
519 S Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74074, Phone: 405-714-2585
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