New Orleans is located along the Mississippi River and is a city known as the Big Easy because of its round-the-clock nightlife. One of the best things they offer is their local craft beers. In recent years, local brewpubs and breweries in New Orleans have increased greatly in number.
Want to know which craft beers to drink in New Orleans? Keep on reading to learn about the destinations for the best craft beer.
From award-winning craft beer bars to tiny-but-mighty micro-breweries and local breweries, this city is a heaven for beer lovers. So, let’s dive into the must-visit breweries in New Orleans, LA!
Parleaux Beer Lab
Parleaux Beer Lab is a microbrewery and a neighborhood taproom. They craft high-quality and locally-produced beers. Their flavorful beers are inspired by the funky spirit of creativity and craftsmanship of the New Orleans community.
Parleaux Beer Lab has about 15 beers on rotation on its taproom at any given time. They also offer food trucks and special events.
This brewery features a spacious outdoor area with hanging lights, patio furniture, board games, and even swings, making it the ideal spot to hang out with your friends.
634 Lesseps St New Orleans, LA 70117 | Open 7 days a week
Urban South Brewery
Urban South Brewery was founded by Jacob Landry. They pride themselves with joining other local brewing pioneers to re-establish the brewery scene in New Orleans.
Urban South Brewery offers carefully crafted beers using only the finest ingredients in New Orleans. The brewing process at Urban South Brewery is a mixture of cultural legacy and the bold innovation of the European beer making.
Urban South Brewery’s 2nd Set Pilsner is the gold medal winner in the 2017 U.S. Open Beer Championship for the Bohemian Pilsner Category. Enjoy your 2nd Set Pilsner and other Urban South craft beers in their kid-friendly taproom. The Urban South Brewery features a spacious interior with corn holes, arcade games, and many tables. They also have rotating food trucks and are known for their customer-friendly staff.
Urban South Brewery holds brewery tours every Saturday afternoon for all beer lovers to enjoy. This is a great way to get a behind the scenes look at how the South’s favorite beers come to life. Tickets cost $12 and include a 16 oz pour. Tours occur hourly at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
1645 Tchoupitoulas St New Orleans, LA 70130 | Open 7 days a week
Brieux Carre Brewing Company
Brieux Carre Brewing Company is known for its creative crafts. This brewery is owned by a couple guys and gals who aim to brew the most interesting concoctions of beers. They also aim to craft new brews every week.
Brieux Carre Brewing Company currently offers 14 beers on tap. They also offer Brieuxminati membership programs to beer aficionados. Benefits include Brieuxminati Pala Growler, Free 23 oz Fill Brieuxminati Beer, and an invitation to the annual Brieuxminati party.
Try their “Ale Yeah, Brother!” as it has an ABV rating of 4. Being their specialty, this beer is boozy, funky, and dry, with soft notes of caramel, pineapple, persimmon, and spice that leave you craving more.
2115 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70116 | Open 7 days a week
Abita Brewing Company
Abita Brewing Company was founded in 1986. They started brewing with just 1,500 barrels. Now, they are brewing 151,000 barrels of beer and 9,100 barrels of root beer. They use state-of-the-art brewing facilities with excellent brewing techniques. Abita Brewing Company prides itself of quality beers that are hand-crafted by a team of dedicated workers.
They offer 38 premium quality beers made from the freshest ingredients. Include Abita Brewing Company in your New Orleans Brews Cruise and learn how they brew high-quality beers. We recommend the “Purple Haze.” Brewed with real raspberries, the dark misty drink has a fruity aroma and a tartly sweet taste. Pair it with a chocolate dessert and you will have an experience not quickly forgotten.
Take a tour of Louisiana’s famous Abita Brewery. The tour is free, and all tours begin and end in the Abita Tasting Room, with every flavor of Abita that there is! You can even visit the gift shop or head down the street for lunch or dinner at the Abita Brew Pub, a full-service restaurant. Hourly Tours offered Wed- Fri 2 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
22084 LA-36 Covington, LA 70433 | Open 7 days a week
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