Of the three main categories of booze — wine, beer and spirits —the former is by far the most difficult to produce organically, at least in the U.S. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s certification process, organic wines cannot contain added sulfites, which are chemicals added to wines to inoculate against bad bacteria. “American […]
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Bite Size: 3-13-12
Along with the live music, corned beef and cabbage, and shepherd’s pie, there will be a professional face painter, LED lights and a man on stilts. For more, visit bakerstreetpub.com. Also honoring Irish roots, the 2012 Bricktown St. Patrick’s Day Block Party will kick off at 7 a.m. Gather at the corner of Sheridan and […]
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Eat like a horse
Overlooking the racetrack’s finish line, the restaurant features the expected: a bar and a multitude of televisions. It also offers the unexpected: multilevel seating, a sight line to the outdoor four-story video screen and an amazing view of the entire track. Remington Park kicks off quarter-horse racing season on Friday. “Anticipation is always great for […]
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Salty lemon
Gose is a beer native to Leipzig, Germany, and the style almost disappeared in the mid-20th century. Thanks to the hard work of Lothar Goldhahn, a Leipzig pub owner, Gose made a comeback in the 1980s. Zach Prichard, president of Choc Beer Co., said he encountered the style while on a day trip away from […]
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Beer bust
Call it a summit of sorts. There is no better reward than relaxing with good friends and some cold beers. They can be poured right into your best stein, glass or simply just grab a bottle. Not a lot of effort, and best of all, the damage to your bank account can be fairly painless. […]
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Harvest beer
Oklahoma brewers have introduced several to satiate the season’s shifting palates. Mustang Brewing Company’s wonderfully balanced Harvest Lager won the silver medal at the 2010 World Beer Championships. Rich with malts, the lager still maintains a slightly lighter body, creating a perfectly approachable tailgating beer for those tired of ubiquitous domestics. It is a Märzen, […]
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Prost!
Mike Turek, the owner of Old Germany, 15920 S.E. 29th in Choctaw, will talk as long as you’ll sit and listen about the history of Oktoberfest and the beers that were inspired by the annual event. His family took the chance of a lifetime by packing up and leaving the old country behind to set […]
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Gray Owl stirs up latte art competition
At 8 p.m., Gray Owl Coffee, 222 E. Gray in Norman, will host a latte art competition, in which some of Oklahoma’s best baristas will pour their best designs in a single-elimination event with a cash prize. All are welcome to watch the caffeinated competition, with free beer and lattes provided. For more information, call […]
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Two guys, one beer
How we love to have our assumptions proven wrong, especially if it involves violence and alcohol. According to a July 7 story on newsok.com, Oklahoma City police arrested two men on July 3, Jose Cardona, 26, and Heraldo Alahandro Martinez, 26, on complaints of public drunkenness and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as […]
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Green beer
JD Merryweather, partner and director of sales and marketing, said the founding members of the local brewery were already firm believers in sustainability. The trick was making a brew that not only tasted good, but also could lessen the impact on the environment. “We practice sustainability,” he said. “We live it and discuss ways we […]