2000 GABF Bronze Medal Winner American Wheat Ale Category. Pete Prichard's effort to support his family, he came up with the idea of using an Indian Territory recipe to brew a beverage for the coal miners to enjoy in their free time. The recipe for home brewed Choc beer apparently originated in Indian Territory and was passed from the Indians to the Italian immigrants.
Pete's innovation led to trouble, however, during prohibition. He was convicted, not once but twice, for breaking the federal prohibition act. He served two full terms in federal prison. Pete had to "flatten his time," in prison parlance, when prison officials and politicians alike objected to his being paroled, based on the fact they'd never had a better cook behind the walls.
Prohibition was repealed in the late nineteen fifties, but home brewed beverages were still illegal since they didn't bear the proper liquor stamps. Nevertheless, homemade Choc and wine continued to be available to regular customers at Pete's.
Finally, in 1995, through tireless efforts on the part of Joe Prichard, the grandson of the founder, Pete's Place reintroduced Choc beer as part of the restaurant's tradition and a "legal" brew for customers.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Clash from Chattanooga, TN, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/7/2008 7:29:26 PM)
"Woohoo first Oklahoma beer. A cloudy yellow appearance with a white head. The pour caught me off guard because I was expecting something choc but now I know the choc is for Choctaw not chocolate. Anyway the flavor is rather malty with some citrus mainly lemons. Overall not much to this beer but ok for a hot weather session ale. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/17/2008 2:26:46 AM)
"Poured quite cloudy with an ephemeral white head. Interesting rustic, spicy nose. Unexpected flavors of sweet honeydew melon and tangy-bitter spiced wheat. Much more character than your typically-anemic American Wheat, and yet properly light and refreshing. Many thanks to Brett for intoducing me to these 'other' Choc beers from Krebs. MUSIC: 'American Hearts' by AA Bondy"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by BeerHunter from Green Bay, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/24/2007 5:21:20 PM)
"This one poured a light yellow color with no head. It had little to no aroma that I could distinguish, but it did have a slightly malty flavor which was nice and had a sweet finish."
Aroma:
4/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[4] Review by Phishpond417 from Madtown, Wisc, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/24/2007 4:40:57 PM)
"Thanks to Brett for this one :) I thought this beer had a very pleasant mouthfeel, creamy. Poured a pleasent cloudy golden body- but as for flavor, it didn't satisfy my buds. It had a mild grainy taste throughout the beer."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.2 Unit Cost: $1.6 per Pint
[5] Review by bfeldmann from Wilmington, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/13/2007 9:23:05 AM)
"okay okay total swill but needed state thanks to eagle for this one. Poured a pale pale yellow no lacing. Aroma was mostly citrus flavor was much the same citrus strong lemon and very very sour, and not really lemoney sour just sour. Nasty but a state."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
4/10
Flavor:
4/10
Overall:
4/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.2)
