Toasting Single-Branch Family Trees Once More

Just in time for Saturday's big game, the UT alumni behind Independence Brewing Co. have decided to bring back their special pro-Longhorn beer.

Last year's "Oklahoma Suks" was such a hit that the local brewery opted to increase production for the second annual run — over four times the amount of last year's batch hit stores last week. Despite this, they still anticipate that the limited-run brew will sell out.

"When we first released Oklahoma Suks Beer in 2006, we thought it would be an inside joke for local Longhorn fans. But word of the beer spread quickly on the Web, and we were contacted by Longhorn fans from all over the country," said Amy Cartwright, president of Independence Brewing Co. "Despite any controversies or criticisms we may have triggered with the beer, we decided to release Oklahoma Suks Beer again because it is our own unique way as alumni and Austin brewers that we can add to the fun and craziness of the Red River Rivalry.

"What can we say? We bleed burnt orange and wanted to brew a beer to prove it."

Get it while it lasts at Whole Foods, Central Market, and various liquor stores around town. Last we checked, the Whip-In had it for $18.99 for a 12-pack.