Tulsa's NEFF Brewing now shipping five gluten-free beers to Texas

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NEFF Brewing, a dedicated gluten-free craft brewery based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is looking to call attention to its lineup of gluten-free beers now available across Texas. Gluten-free recipes from Neff Brewing first began appearing on North Texas shelves in July, with additional beers arriving this past fall.

According to a press release, NEFF Brewing's beers differ from other craft beers because they are brewed with a variety of grains and artisanal malts that are naturally gluten free. The company uses ancient grains of millet, buckwheat, rice, and quinoa to create beers that are allergen free, yet still crafted for full flavor to compete well with "regular" craft beers in the market.

Beers available locally include

• Apollo Blonde - a crisp, easy-drinking American blonde ale.
• Astronaut Cookies - an oatmeal stout with roasted coffee flavors, as well as mild chocolate and nutty notes.
• Ignition Switch - a flavorful Belgian-style pale ale.
• No Barriers IPA - a classic IPA with piney, dank and citrus-like aromas and flavors.
• Raspberry Pride - a fruited kettle sour with a clean, refreshing raspberry flavor.

It's worth noting how a number of these beers have fared well in recent competitions, winning awards in non-gluten-free categories at both state and international beer competitions. Apollo Blonde (bronze), Ignition Switch (bronze) and Raspberry Pride (gold) were recognized at the 2020 Oklahoma Craft Beer Awards, while Ignition Switch (bronze) was also honored at the 2020 U.S. Open Craft Beer Championship.

Look for products from NEFF Brewing at craft beer-friendly retailers like Beer Geeks (Rockwall), Brü City (Euless), Bubble & Squeak Craft Beer & Wine (Forney), Craft Beer Cellar - Dallas, Southside Cellar (Fort Worth), The Bearded Monk (Denton) and more.

Deep Ellum launches Oklahoma distribution

Image credit: Deep Ellum Brewing Co.

Making its first foray outside the State of Texas, Deep Ellum Brewing Co. of Dallas has announced it will begin shipping products to Oklahoma.

Set to occur this month, Deep Ellum's expansion into the Sooner State is made possible by new partnerships with Capital Distributing of Oklahoma City and LDF Sales & Distributing of Tulsa.

“We are extremely excited to be a part of Deep Ellum’s first brand launch outside of Texas,” says Gordon Green, general manager of Capital Distributing. “Their brand portfolio performs very well and Oklahoma consumers will enjoy these great beers.”

According to a press release, beer drinkers in Oklahoma will soon be able to purchase Deep Ellum's core offerings on draft and in six-packs of 12-ounce cans. That lineup consists of Dallas Blonde, Deep Ellum IPA, Neato Bandito and Easy Peasy IPA. Those four beers will also sold together in the brewery's Mixed Tape 12-pack.

In addition, select specialty beers will be available on draft during the launch, including Local Legend, Deep Ellum Lager, Play Date Sour Blonde Ale and Dreamcrusher Double IPA.

Rahr & Sons expanding distribution to Oklahoma

Commemorative pint glass to be given away at select launch events
with Rahr & Sons in Oklahoma (courtesy of Rahr & Sons Brewing Co.).

Becoming the latest local brewery to provide North Texas beer to our friends to the north, Rahr & Sons has announced it will begin distribution to Oklahoma beginning March 1.

Set to debut at many restaurants and bars in Oklahoma, initial deliveries to the Sooner State will include the year-round beers Buffalo Butt, Rahr's Blonde, Stormcloud and Ugly Pug. In addition, Iron Thistle, the brewery's seasonal Scotch-style ale, will be among the first shipments, with other seasonal beers to be made available throughout the year.

According to a press release, Rahr & Sons will kick-off the expansion on Monday, February 29 from 7-9:30 p.m., with a beer feast at Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City. From there, a number of beer dinners, pint nights and sampling events are scheduled for the first week of March. Those events already set are listed below (should you wish to phone a friend up north to let them know), with a complete listing to be posted in the coming weeks at rahrbrewing.com/events.


Tuesday, March 1

• Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits, Tulsa - 5:30 p.m.
• The Patriarch Craft Beer House & Lawn, Edmond - 7 p.m.
• The Pint on Cherry Street, Tulsa - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2

• Skinny Slim's, Oklahoma City - 5:30 p.m.
• Skinny Slim's, Edmond - 5:30 p.m.
• Oak & Ore, Oklahoma City - 6 p.m.
• Fassler Hall, Tulsa - 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 3

• R Bar & Grill, Tulsa - 5:30 p.m.
• TapWerks Ale House, Oklahoma City - 7 p.m.