Tuesday Brewsday, Part 3

Scoreless first quarter. And the upset-minded Broncos from Boise scored first to put everyone on edge.

And then that happened. Oklahoma State went on a 34-7 run and then added some more in the 4th quarter for a relatively easy win over a quality opponent. Pokes 44, Broncos 21. And of course that means that we head to Stillwater, Oklahoma for this week’s Tuesday Brewsday brewery feature.

Shout out to Russ who found this gem to be featured this week. Crafting brews for T. Boone Pickens and all of his closest friends in North Central Oklahoma since 2015, Iron Monk Brewing Company offers a nice, wide variety of year-round and seasonal brews. What I appreciate most about them is their sense of humor, apparent throughout the website.

I’m in. Who’s with me?

If you know me, you know that I love when a brewery offers suggested pairings for their beers. Iron Monk offers that, but often with a fun twist:

• Stilly Wheat (Belgian witbier) is said to pair well with “pizza, greasy cheeseburgers, and OSU* tailgate parties.”
  *Editor’s note – Oklahoma State, for all of you Buckeyes out there. Had it been an Ohio State reference, I would have listed it as tOSU.
• The Milk Stout (cleverly named “Milk Stout”) apparently works well with bonfires and warm blankets.
• The Chocolate Habanero Stout is perfect for Valentine’s Day. (They do not know my lovely bride. Habanero anything would NOT be a good choice. Ever.) For me tho … this would be my jam. This sounds amazing!
• And my personal favorite, Velvet Antler. This amber (which sounds amazingly crushable at only 4%**) pairs well with “beef stroganoff, pool halls, vinyl records, and Pink Floyd tribute shows.”
• Extra credit on the comedy aspect: I just love the naming convention on their sour, Bright D. Weizensour. Well played.