Episode 17 - Tulsa Brewing: Past and Present

Its January 31 and Marshall Brewing is yet again full of tourists wanting to see those copper kettles and how they turn out such quality German style craft beer. Ever since the law allowing 12 oz tasters passed, craft breweries in Oklahoma have finally been able to market their product from the source.

Marshall Brewing has always been a family affair and with newest member Dustin and Jim, a family friend, the brewery has become a destination to come and relax, sample something you may never have tried before and brush up on your Tulsa beer history.

I sat down with Jim and received a history lesson about Tulsa craft beer and Cherry St. Brewing Co.

With new laws coming up for vote that could well put Oklahoma craft beer into a more modern era, I got Eric Marshall's take on refrigeration and selling their own beer on site.

Music provided by: NoahT , Twitter: @noahtmusic

Episode 15 - Good Things Happening in OK Craft Beer

Episode 15 - Good Things Happening in Oklahoma Craft Beer

Musician, craft beer lover, home brewer. Noah T and I had a great sit down to discuss his method from coming up with melodic background music that is now featured in our podcast! We go through the finer details of how he lays down a track like he did in "Home, James", a local Tulsa movie. His affinity for Marshall Brewing tours and growler fills and the joys of having fresh, flavorful low point beer made in Oklahoma is encouraging for the local culture.

Noah is exposed to Roughtail IPA for the first time and has a holistic experience. Noah explains the finer points of how the Beach Boys changed music and just may have changed my mind on the whole can't stand listening to them. Finally he enlightens us about Hoot Owl coffee and using it with rye malts in his home brewed porter.

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Episode 11 - Harvesting a Craft

EPISODE 11

It was yet another amazing day for McNellie's Harvest Beer Festival with 2 sessions offering some unique one-offs like Chocs Chai Choc Witbier. We interview FOAM, Marshall Brewing Co, Mustang, Anthem and fellow craft beer fans like yourself. Crack open some brand new Elk Valley Pale Ale and enjoy!

Episode 9 - A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Well, it's August and fall beer festivals are upon us with the cool weather and heavier offerings from your local craft favorites. We listen to Eric Marshall of Marshall Brewing and Tony Tielli of Roughtail Brewing Co. talk about their love for festivals while at Tapwerks Craft Beer fest in OKC, OK.

Next we sit down and swap beer fest stories with Tony Collins of McNellie's Tulsa and what to expect this September at McNellie's Harvest Beer Festival. Be ready to choose between day and night as this year is split into two sessions. Tickets on sale now!

Finally we get the scoop from David Kelso of KRXO in OKC, OK about Beer Fest 10 at the Grand Casino. Sounds like an exciting time and raising some money for the local food bank. As David says, "Good people drink good beer."

Sit back and listen with an Oklahoma Craft beer in hand like Dead Armadillo Amber or Prairie Cherry Funk (so fun to say) and listen to episode 9.

Fun at the Fur Shop

EPISODE 8

Welcome back to another exciting edition of Oklahoma Craft Beer. We're finally back in the saddle after vacationing to St. Louis and OKC for weddings and a week long trip to Beervana itself, Portland, OR. D'Wain brings news of his beercation in San Diego and the mouth-watering west coast IPAs he downed. This episode we recorded at The Fur Shop in downtown Tulsa, OK with owner/investor Chris Matthes and get the back story of this craft beer "dive" bar. I'd been visiting the Fur Shop a handful of times because of Chris' posts on Facebook and the delicious local craft beer that pours from their taps. For example they currently have 2 Coop, 3 Marshall, 4 Prairie, and Anthem on tap and a majority of craft bottles and cans. If you like to just have a chill evening, play giant Jenga with dirty suggestions written on them and listen to live music; this is your place.

Chris gives us a low down on how the Fur Shop came to be after finding an old Fur Shop sign in the Legends building across the street. I thought they just came up with the idea because of all the craft beer beard growing nuts out there. Boy how more wrong could I be. We also find out the ins and outs of running a bar and the lovely politics behind it in a law burdened state like Oklahoma. All of this is done while downing Roughtail's IPA and Prairie Wine Barrel Noir.

I'd like to announce as well we are looking for a local band that may be interested in creating some intro/exit music for us. Something around a minute that we can use for the podcast and would be a free promotion for your band. Please send music to brian@beerisok.com.

Thanks as always for listening and "Cultivate the Craft" for Oklahoma craft beer!