Oklahoma Hall of Fames mission is to tell the story of the state through its people. And what better way to tell a story than over a beer? For the second year, the organization joins Oklahoma Craft Brewers Guild to present Oklahoma Born & Brewed 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Gaylord-Pickens Museum, 1400 Classen Drive.
Its a beer tasting and small plate pairing event, said Hall of Fame development director Bailey Gordon. There will be brewers from across the state, some of which create special brews just for the event. Well also have a few breweries that are still in planning, so its a chance to get a first taste before their beer hits the market.
Guests can sample beer from 405 Brewing Co., Anthem Brewing Company, Black Mesa Brewing Company, Bricktown Brewery, COOP Ale Works, Elk Valley Brewing Co., GarryOwen Brewing Company, Iron Monk Brewing Company, Kolibri Ale Works, Marshall Brewing Company, Prairie Artisan Ales, Renaissance Brewing Co., Roughtail Brewing Company and Vanessa House Beer Co.
Those who prefer liquor can try a signature cocktail created by Prairie Wolf Vodka.
Born & Brewed is organized by the Hall of Fames Second Century Board, a group of young professionals who want to raise awareness of the hall and inspire the next generation to achieve great things. Event chairman Matt McCombs said the first one was so successful that the board immediately began planning this years event.
Its our second go-around with this event, he said. This year is going to have Kams Kookery as our caterer and there will be more food.
For people excited about the states booming craft beer industry, the event is a great showcase of established and up-and-coming breweries, McCombs said. Its also a great showcase for Gaylord-Pickens Museum, which houses the Hall of Fame.
Beer tasting events probably arent what people think of when they think about the Hall of Fame, he said. It gets new people into the museum.
Perhaps it will drive residents to think more about how to contribute to the city and state, he said.
People are going to leave, but we want them to always remember where they come from, McCombs said. Maybe theyll think about staying to help us continue to grow and develop.
Its hard to imagine better inspiration than tasting food locally grown by Kamala Gamble and Barbara Mock of Kams Kookery, who run Guilford Gardens, an urban farm in Oklahoma City.
Gordon said last years event drew more than 300 people, so this year, they bumped up the number of tickets to 350.
Acoustic artist Erick Taylor will perform covers of oldies, pop and country music.
Its a little more upscale than your typical beer event, but theres no assigned seating and its very laidback and fun, Gordon said.
Event proceeds benefit the guild and Hall of Fame educational programming.
Print headline: Foam & fame, Oklahoma Born & Brewed celebrates the states Hall of Fame with locally made beers and food.