Brewery Profile

Beer Is Good Brewing Company

On Main Street in downtown Norman, Beer Is Good Brewing Company, often shortened to BIG Brew Co., gives visitors a taproom-focused look at small-scale brewing in the city. The brewery runs a three-barrel system, so the emphasis is on beers made in small batches rather than broad distribution. A first visit is centered on the current tap list: what is available that day, what has recently changed, and which styles are being poured only in the taproom. Founded by Eric Martin, Shawn Stanford, and Justin Wilson, the brewery draws on more than 20 years of homebrewing experience, and that background shows most clearly in the rotating approach to the beer board.

Travelers looking for Oklahoma craft beer often seek a mix of familiar styles and smaller-batch variations they may not find outside the region. This is the kind of stop that fits that pattern. BIG Brew Co.’s range includes hop-forward IPAs, lagers, stouts, and beers made with additions such as fruit, coffee, and other adjuncts. The setup allows for variety without requiring a large production footprint. For visitors comparing breweries across central Oklahoma, the appeal here is less about a fixed flagship lineup and more about seeing what the brewers are working on at the moment. Quality control is also part of the story: the brewery uses reverse osmosis water adjusted for individual styles, and some ingredients are sourced locally.

The practical plan is straightforward. The taproom is open daily, with extended hours on weekends, making it a relatively easy addition to an afternoon or evening in downtown Norman. Because production is small and taproom-only, the taproom itself is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current styles, and any beers that may have come on or kicked since the last update. No food, seating, event, or patio details are confirmed here, so visitors should check directly with the brewery for those specifics before making firm plans. For anyone building a beer-focused itinerary in Norman, BIG Brew Co. is best approached as a compact downtown stop where the main draw is the rotating draft list and the chance to sample small-batch beer at its source.

Located on Main Street in downtown Norman, Oklahoma, Beer Is Good Brewing Company (BIG Brew Co.) operates a three-barrel brewing system with a focus on small-batch, taproom-only production. Founded by Eric Martin, Shawn Stanford, and Justin Wilson, the brewery draws on over 20 years of homebrewing experience to offer a rotating selection of beers. Their range includes hop-forward IPAs, lagers, stouts, and beers enhanced with fruits, coffee, and other adjuncts. Quality control measures include using reverse osmosis water tailored to each style and sourcing some ingredients locally. The taproom is open daily with extended hours on weekends.

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216 E Main, Norman, Oklahoma, 73069

Phone: 4058577080

Website: http://bigbrew.co