The Oklahoma Beer Alliance has worked closely with the Oklahoma Legislature and the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to support Senate Bill 1928 and House Bill 1349. SB 1928 would add to Oklahoma law the following: Allow retail spirit licensees to sell curbside and deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and spirits in […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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Alcoholmanac Sunday spirits
Oklahoma’s liquor laws have come a long way in a matter of years. In October 2018, State Question 792 changed the game for Oklahoma breweries and liquor stores. The alcohol law reform went into effect that month and allowed breweries to sell their full-strength beers in grocery and convenience stores. It also allowed accompanied guests […]
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Sunday liquor
Oklahoma County will decide whether or not to approve Sunday liquor store sales early next year. The Board of County Commissioners voted 2-1 to let residents decide at a special election March 3, which will coincide with the state’s presidential primary. Tulsa County commissioners decided in November to let residents vote on the issue. After […]
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ALCOHOLMANAC Bottles rocked
State Question 792 passed in 2016 and changed laws regarding alcohol sales and distribution in the state. When it went into effect last October, the law allowed grocery stores and convenience stores to sell full-strength beer and wine. Now, liquor stores are struggling to compete against grocery and convenience stores. Bryan Kerr, president of Retail […]
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“No, you can’t touch my beard,” said bartender Lance Hall of Club One15, 115 E. Sheridan Ave.
“No, you can’t touch my beard,” said bartender Lance Hall of Club One15, 115 E. Sheridan Ave.
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El Reno couple opens a bar and venue to bring music and youth culture to their hometown
Vices Bar and Venue opened in September and brings live music to El Reno at least two nights a week.
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Okie Shine produces a smooth spirit that transcends the concept of moonshine
“I prefer my sipping at 140, 150-proof,” Sowers said. “I want to have the smoothest product I can possibly get.”
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There is more to State Question 792 than cold beer and wine sales
“Everyone selling alcohol is to be licensed through ABLE. We pushed hard for that,” Bice said.
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Pickering said the menu will be a tour of Spain’s Basque region via northern California.
Pickering said the menu will be a tour of Spain’s Basque region via northern California.