I went to Parkhills Liquor at 51st and Lewis in Tulsa (the new building up on the hill) last weekend and was shocked that they were selling New Belgium beer. They had several types, including the venerable Fat Tire. Unfortunately, they didn't have Abbey, my favorite beer. It was sold at room temperature per Oklahoma's bizarre alcohol laws. When did New Belgium start selling beer in Oklahoma? This was the first time I had a drink in about 5 years so I have no idea when they started selling it here.
Not to be that guy, but would you like me to Google that for you? I was aware that OK had very old/outdated liquor laws, but I wasn’t aware of the warm beer law. I witnessed the warm beer law in action in UT and just had to laugh. I bet you guys also have the 3.2 beer law in gas stations, like in UT and my state of CO. Other than the 3.2 law for beer in gas stations and grocery stores in CO, we have very accommodating Liquor laws. Track down some NB 1554 and see if it’s to your liking.
I did indeed Google it. It appears NB has been distributing to OK since February 6, 2017. I guess the major hang up for NB was they ship their beer cold and didn’t like OK’s strictly enforced warm beer law. https://www.mensjournal.com/food-dr...expand-distribution-to-all-50-states-w462759/
I feel like I've had to type this out a million times now, but Oklahoma's alcohol laws will drastically change come October 1st, 2018. 1. 3.2 beer goes away. There will no longer be low point and strong beer. We'll just have "beer" 2. All beer will be able to be sold cold in liquor, grocery, and convenience stores 3. Grocery/Convenience stores will be able to carry up to 9% ABV beer, no restrictions at liquor stores 4. Liquor stores will be able to sell other items such as ice, soda, cheese, etc (as long as it does not account for more than 25% of their sales) 5. Liquor stores will be able to stay open until midnight. Currently they close at 9pm. 6. Counties will be able to vote on whether liquor stores can open on Sunday. Currently liquor stores must be closed on Sunday.
I appreciate your typing. I've only recently joined this forum and barely become aware that laws in the state are changing. I spent a few years growing up outside OKC. it was sad to be a teenager and only have 3.2% beer to buy illegally. so does this mean that all this time, there have never been commercial micro- or craft- brews sold or brewed Oklahoma? I've never heard of a 3.2% craft beer.... seems like a ripe opportunity to start a local brewery in the state? yes? no?
Not from OK, but i believe they are only allowed to sell 3.2 beer in gas stations / super market? anything higher than that must be sold at a liquor store??? Someone from OK tell me I'm a dummy if I'm a dummy
Currently in Oklahoma, beer not sold in a liquor store has to be 3.2% ABW (or 4.0% ABV). So any beer that you find in a gas station/convenience store/grocery store in Oklahoma is 3.2%. Liquor stores can sell beer of any strength. There are quite a few craft breweries in Oklahoma and new ones are opening all the time. For the most part, you can only find their cans and bottles at the liquor store or brewery (A couple breweries do make a few 3.2% beers that they sell at gas stations). All of this goes away in October however.
Oregon is beer heaven in many ways, but it has its own share of stupid laws. the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is also charged with enforcing the retail marijuana regs.... it's seen as quite a farce for many.
