Beer Distributors of Oklahoma

08/22/2025

Insightful interview!

Today the gang discusses the acquisition of A-B's NYC branch by SGWS and its implications, along with an interview with Matthew Dykstra and James Wilkins of ...

07/14/2025

Mac & cheese in one hand, beer in the other. Living my cheddar dreams 🍺🧀 Happy National Mac and Cheese Day!

07/02/2025

*gasp* a new bombshell has entered the hangout

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day!

06/03/2025

📢 Oklahoma SB1031
Authored by Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore & Floor Leader Julie Daniels

This bill clarifies business structure rules for beer distributors – not retail stores. 🏛️🍻

✅ Confirms wholesalers can operate under any business entity structure
✅ Reinforces distinction between retail & wholesale tiers
✅ Protects OK businesses from costly legal changes
✅ Supports public safety and pro-business practices

06/03/2025

Cheers to new law! ✨🥳🍻🙌

📢 HB2803 Update – Beer Distribution in Oklahoma
Sponsored by Sen. Coleman & Rep. Marti, this bill modernizes brewer-distributor agreements.

Key changes:
✅ Specific notice required for noncompliance claims
✅ Ownership changes (10%+) can’t be unfairly blocked
✅ Brewers must be purchased at cost following termination
✅ Arbitrators must apply Oklahoma law

A step forward for fairer, clearer distributor relations. 🍻

04/22/2025

HB1270 has been sent to the Governor’s desk! Thank you Senator Alvord, Representative Hays and other members of the Oklahoma Legislature for your support of the many independent beer distributors across the state!

04/09/2025

US Representative Stephanie Bice met with some of our BDO Board Members this week in DC. The BDO mission is to represent and advocate for beer distributors, to serve as their unified voice on legislation and regulation, to encourage the responsible consumption of beer and to assist distributors in their business and community roles. Thank you, Congresswoman Bice.

03/18/2025

The paddy don't start 'til I walk in!

02/07/2025

This week: Two BDO bills pass Oklahoma House Committee.

12/13/2024

Happy Fun Fact Friday! 🎄🎅 The tradition of drinking beer during the holidays can be traced back to Vikings, who would brew a deep malty beer for Jul. In Europe, monasteries would celebrate the birth of Jesus with Prima Melior, their best beer. In the 19th century, British workhouses would provide free Christmas ale to their residents.

11/12/2024

Congratulations to Senator Lonnie Paxton on his selection as the next leader of the Oklahoma Senate! Beer Distributors of Oklahoma
looks forward to working with him to ensure that the state continues to thrive and engage policies that benefit all Oklahomans.

The Senate Republican Caucus met Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, and elected Lonnie Paxton as the Oklahoma Legislature's next president pro tempore.