Equity Brewing News Today

It was the late 90s when the local Norman drive-in restaurant Classic 50’s started putting candy in their drinks.

Equity Brewing Co. and Hurts Donut are the latest Norman restaurants to announce closures this year.

Hurts Donuts in Norman was shut down this month by the Oklahoma Tax Commission due to non-payment of delinquent tax.

Equity Brewing Company will be hosting a Galentine’s Day Drag Brunch on Sunday, in collaboration with Norman Pride.

Established in 2021, Oklahomas first women-owned craft brewery is a dedicated safe space for members of marginalized communities and a hub for progressive Normanites.

A wave of legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people has swept conservative-led statehouses since 2021, when Arkansas passed a law banning hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youths under 18. So far this year, according to the advocacy group Human Rights Campaign, more than 500 bills have been introduced in states including Arizona, Oklahoma and South Carolina. These states might not top the list of vacation destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking to feel welcome, accepted and safe.

How Oklahomas only all women-owned brewery is making an impact on the community.

The founders of downtown’s newest brewery have a love for Norman, music and, of course, beer.

The new 988Oklahoma lifeline plays a key role in reshaping mental healthcare access.

Local brewers are preparing the suds for the second iteration of a festival celebrating Norman’s vibrant craft beer scene.