Craft Beer

If you haven’t had an Oklahoma-brewed craft beer yet, you’re in for a delicious and wide-ranging flavor journey. Oklahoma is quickly becoming a leader in the nation-wide movement of small breweries producing beers with greater complexity, strength and variety. Sample a light, refreshing Belgian-style summer ale or a strong imperial stout; an intense, aromatic pale ale or a smooth, well-balanced amber, all made right here in the Sooner State.

Inspired by the plateaus of Black Mesa, the northern prairies, local sports teams and more, these breweries wear their state pride on their sleeves. Make sure to keep an eye out for the many seasonal and limited brews that come out throughout the year. Many bars and restaurants host tasting events, and more and more breweries are offering brewery tours and a taproom for special tastings.

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Down a pint of seasonal Oktoberfest beer brewed by COOP Ale Works in Oklahoma City.

Keep it festive with an Anthem Brewing Co. Oktoberfest craft beer brewed locally.

Enter the stein-holding contest at Cabin Boys Brewery's Oktoberfest party in Tulsa.

Cool down with a refreshing Oktoberfest Märzen Lager from Marshall Brewing Company & Taproom

Drink house-brewed Oktoberfest beer in the outdoor biergarten at Royal Bavaria Brewery & Restaurant in Moore.

Take a swig from a boot-shaped glass at Das Boot Camp in Norman.

Take in scenic cityscape views from the Fassler Hall OKC rooftop.

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Try one of the many special releases from Prairie Artisan Ales.

The folks at Prairie Artisan Ales offer a style for every taste.

Prairie Birthday Bomb is a special, amped-up version of their beloved Bomb imperial stout.

Prairie Apricot Funk is a farmhouse-style sour ale aged on apricots.

Prairie Artisan Ales is one of the most celebrated craft breweries in the world.

Take a tour of Anthem's facilities on a brewery tour at the Anthem Brewing Co. Tasting Room in OKC.

Anthem's Rye'd or DIPA is a double IPA brewed with a generous amount of rye malts.

Enjoy special tappings at the Anthem Brewing Co. Tasting Room, like this imperial cream ale infused with coffee.

Get your growler filled at the Anthem Brewing Company Taproom in Oklahoma City.

Enjoy a flight of anthem beers for a taste of Oklahoma.

This special version of Anthem's beloved Uroboros Stout is aged in bourbon barrels, giving the beer a rich, boozy complexity.

Find Vanessa House beers on tap at your favorite watering hole.

Vanessa House Beer Company was started by college friends with a passion for making beer.

5th Keg is a rich, refreshing brown ale from Vanessa House Beer Company.

Vanessa House's 401k is a refreshing cream ale.

The Twisted Spike Brewery Tasting Room is located in OKC's historic Automobile Alley.

Enjoy special fruit-infused beers at the Twisted Spike Brewery Tasting Room.

Twisted Spike Holy Beer is infused with cinnamon and nutmeg for a holiday treat.

Get your growler fill at the Twisted Spike Brewery Tasting Room.

Twisted Spike beers pair well with just about anything.

Grab a pint at the Twisted Spike Brewery Tasting Room in OKC.

Naranjos is a seasonal release from Black Mesa that features generous helpings of coffee and chocolate.

Black Mesa Kolsch is a refreshing summer beer.

Big Wheel IPA is one of Black Mesa's most popular offerings.

The great outdoors are a little greater with beer from an Oklahoma brewery.

Come to the Roughtail Taphouse in Midwest City for special releases you can't find anywhere else.

Roughtail is known for the distinctive artwork gracing their 16 oz. cans.

Roughtail's special Adaptation series features a different variety of hops and malts with each new batch.

Prairie Artisan Ales offers a wide variety of styles and choices at their brewpub in Tulsa.

Prairie Artisan Ales' special edition glassware is coveted by fans.

Iron Monk Chocolate Habenero Stout is a sweet and spicy treat.

Stilly Wheat is the official beer of summer in Stillwater.

Exit 174 is a favorite among Iron Monk fans.

Get your growler filled at the Iron Monk Brewing Company Taproom.

Elk Valley Sunset Saison is a bright and citrus-forward offering that is sure to delight craft beer fans of all stripes.

Elk Valley Brewing Company offers growler fills of their amazing brews.

Elk Valley IPA is a favorite among craft beer lovers in OKC.

American Solera offers a variety of styles for every taste.

Take a brewery tour at the American Solera Taproom in Tulsa.

Pick up some merchandise during your next trip to the American Solera Taproom.

American Solera is one of the most exciting new breweries in Oklahoma.

Citrus fans will definitely want to check out the 405 Grapefruit Sour.

405 FDR is a delicious imperial stout with coffee and cocao nibs.

Get your growler filled at the 405 Brewing Co. Taproom.

405 Brewing Co. has beers for every season.

Come to the 405 Brewing Co. Taproom in Norman and try some of their special offerings.

Enjoy a tasting flight of beers at the Library Bar & Grill near the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman.

The founder of Marshall Brewing Company, Eric Marshall, holds up one of his most acclaimed beers.

Anthem features beers that are all distinctly brewed in the rich Belgian tradition.

Anthem's Belgian-style blonde, the Golden One.

McNellie's Pub Ale, Marshall Brewing Company's traditional English bitter.

Marshall's El CuCuy, an American black ale.

One of Battered Boar's most popular selections, the Chocolate Cherry porter.

A handful of Prairie Artisan Ale's many craft selections.

Anthem's seasonal winter warmer, Festivus.

Prairie Artisan Ales, based out of Tulsa, has received great support from Oklahoma bars and restaurants.

Choc Beer is brewed in Krebs, a small town just outside of McAlester, that's known as Oklahoma's Little Italy. The microbrewery that produces Choc Beer is located at Pete's Place, one of the most famous Italian restaurants in Krebs. The Choc Beer tradition stretches back to the days of Prohibition and uses a Choctaw Indian recipe.

Prairie Weisse, a sour wheat ale, from Prairie Artisan Ales in Tulsa.

Marshall Brewing Company has long been a leader in the Tulsa craft beer scene.

Roughtail Brewing is one of Oklahoma's fastest growing breweries.

Make sure to visit the Roughtail Taphouse in Midwest City for a taste of what's new.

Marshall's Black Dolphin imperial stout.

One of Black Mesa's core offerings, the Double ESB.

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One of Mustang's seasonal selections, the Winter Lager.

Huebert Brewing is Oklahoma's first craft brewery.

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