Prichard’s brewery has grown steadily in the past several years as the beers produced there have grown a stronger following. For example, Prairie Artisan Ales’ Prairie Bomb has been named a favorite by beer fans across the country with a 99 out of 100 from Beer Advocate and has seen its distribution expand across the world.

Prichard said Healey will have some involvement in the future in an “ambassador-type role.”

One of the bigger changes comes with the Prairie Brewpub, which recently opened in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District. It is Prichard’s and Krebs Brewing Co.’s first big step in brewing and producing beer outside of Krebs.

“We’ll be involved with the beers,” Prichard said about the Prairie Brewpub operations.

“It’s gone really, really well. The public reception has been great.”

Prairie brewing operations will continue at Krebs as they have for months now, and Prichard said more expansion is planned for the future.

“The next months and years will be filled with new beers, new locations and other things we have not even considered yet,” Prichard wrote. “It is hard to say exactly where we will end up, but I know for sure that it will be a great ride.”

Jerry Wofford 918-581-8346 jerry.wofford@tulsaworld.com