Prairie Pe-Kan
Prairie Pe-Kan is an 11.5% ABV imperial stout from Prairie Artisan Ales of Tulsa, Oklahoma — brewed with pecans and vanilla for a rich, pastry-style dark beer in a 12oz bottle. The name says it all: an imperial stout aged on real pecans with a generous dose of vanilla, from the Oklahoma brewery that built its reputation on bold stouts like Bomb! and its variants.
- ABV: 11.5%
- Size: 12oz bottle
- Style: imperial stout aged on pecans and vanilla
- Brewery: Prairie Artisan Ales, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Character: jet-black stout with toasted pecan and vanilla bean
The Oklahoma Pecan Stout
Prairie Artisan Ales, founded by two brothers in Krebs, Oklahoma, became one of craft beer's most talked-about stout producers on the strength of beers like this one. Pe-Kan pours pitch black with a dark tan head and opens with toasted pecan shells, burnt sugar, and bittersweet chocolate. Find more dark and strong beers in the beer section or browse everything from Prairie Artisan Ales at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Toasted pecan shells, burnt sugar, and dark chocolate with a vanilla thread (reviewer notes).
Palate: Full and rich — pecan, vanilla bean, licorice, and chocolate pound cake over roasted malt.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering toasted caramel and pecan at 11.5%.
How to Enjoy
Serve cool — not ice cold — in a snifter or tulip so the vanilla and pecan open up. It is a dessert beer by design: pair it with pecan pie, chocolate cake, or vanilla ice cream, and treat it like a nightcap, not a session pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Pe-Kan?
An 11.5% ABV imperial stout from Prairie Artisan Ales, brewed with pecans and vanilla.
What does Pe-Kan taste like?
Toasted pecans, vanilla bean, dark chocolate, and burnt sugar over a rich roasted-malt base.
Where is Prairie Artisan Ales located?
Tulsa, Oklahoma — the brewery grew out of Krebs, Oklahoma.
What size is the bottle?
12oz — a single full-strength pour of imperial stout.
When this Oklahoma classic comes back around, Prairie Pe-Kan is the bottle to grab at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.