An employee drives a lift in the 100,000-square-foot Anheuser-Busch Sales of Oklahoma distributor facility in Oklahoma City. [Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman Archives]

Impending changes to alcohol laws in Oklahoma mean the beer menu is about to get bigger.

Anheuser-Busch is just one example of a company prepared to bring more of its portfolio of products for retail beginning Oct. 1, as well as a greater number available for sale chilled. With Oklahoma regulations loosening regarding alcohol content for beer as a result of the passage of State Question 792, consumers can expect to see a larger variety of products on shelves beginning this fall.

“A lot of change, that's for sure,” Matt LoPorto said, partner and senior director of sales and marketing for Anheuser-Busch in Oklahoma. “The one thing that is important for us is that we are excited for the change that is coming to Oklahoma. We have an exciting portfolio and we are excited to sell our full portfolio.”

Touted by its supporters as a step forward in alcohol laws and regulations for Oklahoma, SQ 792 allows alcohol consumers in Oklahoma the ability to purchase stronger beer and wine at grocery stores and convenience stores, as well as refrigerated beer in traditional liquor stores, beginning Oct. 1.