I remember bottling the first batch of Prairie Ale when Chase came to visit. I remember realizing early on Prairie was special. A few weeks later the first batch was in the tank. I thought we might be able to sell a few batches per month at most. After years in the industry though, I was skeptical. The concept was innovative, authentic, and exciting. He outlined the beers, the packaging, and the distribution. It soon became apparent he was planning something different. I had anticipated the conversation would center on Chase’s current beers. Chase and I quickly agreed to meet for breakfast at Classen Grill in Oklahoma City.Īt that breakfast I was introduced to Prairie. Knowing the work Chase had done launching other Oklahoma breweries I was very interested. He told me Chase Healey had approached him at the Wild Brew Festival discussing the idea of contract brewing. One summer morning Michael Lalli, our longtime brewmaster, and I began a conversation that is still unfolding. Even with all that by 2012 it seemed like our path had went askew. It is a proud, well known and enduring tradition. My family’s brewing heritage spans four generations and runs almost as long as Oklahoma has been a state. Krebs Brewing owner Zach Prichard details the history of this partnership and subsequent acquisition in a letter posted on Prairie’s blog and shared below: Yesterday, it was announced that Krebs Brewery officially purchased Prairie to help the two brands move to the next level. Garnering for it’s wildly distinctive illustrations on it’s labels as well as it’s success in barrel-aged stouts (Bomb!), farmhouse ales, and wild/sour beers, the brewery grew to the point of expanding the Krebs brewery as well as opening a Tulsa taproom and production location. Started by Chase Healey and his brother Colin in 2012, Prairie Artisan Ales got it’s humble start by gypsy brewing out at Krebs Brewing’s facilities. Let’s head to Krebs, Oklahoma, home to Prairie Artisan Ales. For all you beer lovers out there, it’s quite the experience to enjoy this beer as the complexities of it come through over time.Yesterday the beer world saw two fairly substantial pieces of news develop toward the late afternoon, so while I’m about 4 hours away from commencing my America Day Celebration, I felt it necessary to get you all caught up. Then, the vanilla and coconut notes really shine through. As mentioned before, although the flavor profile was present when you first crack the beer if it’s been refrigerated, it’s not as bright in comparison to once it’s warmed up. It’s definitely a beer that you’ll want to sip on slowly and take your time enjoying, as the flavor profile changes as the beer warms up.īy the time we enjoyed this beer, it had some time for the flavors to mature. The beer is very well balanced, not overly sweet, but just sweet enough. It’s full bodied with mild carbonation while remaining very creamy and smooth. ![]() It finishes with hints of toasted coconut. Paradise’s flavor profile brings a lot of vanilla, interlaced with cocoa, biscuits and roasted malt. ![]() If you’re enjoying the beer right out of the fridge, these flavors don’t come through as much as if you’ve allowed it to warm up a bit. Paradise’s aromatics are reminiscent of baker’s chocolate, vanilla cream, toasted nuts and coconut shavings. True to its style, it pours a dark, almost black color with a tan head that quickly fades. Paradise is an Imperial Stout brewed with vanilla and coconut. Although we’re not in the worst of the winter just yet, Prairie Artisan Ales‘ Paradise will keep you reminiscent of those summer days, despite being a Stout. As the weather cools off, you may be left dreaming of those warm summer days when you’re lounging out and soaking up the sun.
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