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Here’s the latest installment in my Five Questions With… series. Today I bring you an interview with Bryan Simpson, media relations director for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colo.

1. The Thirsty Beagle: First off, not everyone in Oklahoma has the chance to drink New Belgium beers, since the beer is not shipped here. My understanding is that the beers must remain cold, and since full-strength beer in Oklahoma liquor stores cannot be cold, thus the lack of New Belgium in this state. Is that a correct understanding of the situation?

Bryan Simpson: That … is accurate. It’s also not a traditional three-tier system but I can’t comment too much on OK laws for fear of not being 100 percent accurate. Regardless, it would be a tricky negotiation and we have no current

plans for that.

2. TTB: Whether they see it at the liquor store or not, most people around here are familiar with Fat Tire. Is that your most popular beer? What other beers are doing well for you guys?