MOORE — Beer Fest VI served up the good times Saturday, bringing out the crowds for a much needed cool down with a frosty brew.
The annual not-for-profit beer tasting charity event was held at Trinity Trikes, 200 SE 19th St., and raised money for the American Red Cross. Crowds of more than 1,500 people came to the event, ready to taste some good beer and help the organization provide for families affected by disasters.
Event organizer and Learn to Brew president, Chris Milum, said he didn’t expect that many people to show up to the event and was pleasantly surprised by the turnout.
“We expected maybe 500 people, and there is over 1,500 people here and it’s only 2 p.m.,” Milum said. “It’s great and the day has just started.”
And at $15 dollars a ticket, the event should bring in a good amount of money to help the Red Cross provide food and shelter for those in need.
Being the first year Learn to Brew has worked with the Red Cross on the event, Milum said the success of Beer Fest only solidifies the relationship with the organization.
“This is the first year we have done this with the Red Cross and we will continue to work with them in the future,” Milum said.
The event also allowed small brewers to show off their stuff with their own homemade beer.
Mike Sanderfur, brewmaster at the Battered Boar in Oklahoma City, said he loves to bring their beer to events to show off the taste he has perfected.
“We give away beer every chance we get,” Sanderfur said. “We want to introduce people to our product.”
Sanderfur also said the event shows that the people of Oklahoma know their beer and are looking to start making their own.
“Oklahoma is a great state and has the capability to produce some of the best beer in the country,” Sanderfur said. “And we have a bunch of guys who are willing to do it.”
