I'm not usually one to believe the chatter (although the Rochefort rumors did come true) until I see the results on the shelves, but there is a lot of talk about Great Divide coming into Oklahoma very soon. If we do see them come into Oklahoma, we will most likely get such well-regarded brews as Yeti (Oak Aged and regular), Old Ruffian Barley Wine, and Hercules Double IPA.

This would mark the first time we've had true American-style barley wines and imperial stouts in Oklahoma for a number of years (anyone remember Old Crustacean in the 7oz bottles?), and the first double IPA I've seen since I've lived here. While we can currently find Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout and Anchor Old Foghorn on shelves year-round (as well as Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine in their mixed 12-packs), there is a true lack of American-style, aggressive high gravity beer.