Best Breweries in New Orleans

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New Orleans may be popular for its cocktails, such as Vieux Carré, French 75, and Brandy Milk Punch but for now, let’s put everything aside and see what they could offer when it comes to beers. Over the past decade, more and more brewers have made the Big Easy an awesome destination for beer lovers just as well. 

Here are some of the best breweries in New Orleans to check out if you’re on the hunt for a refreshing pint.

Urban South Brewery

Urban South Brewery in New Orleans

First on our list of best breweries in New Orleans is Urban South. They take pride in being a venue “where charm and grit mingle,” so you can expect a fun, homey vibe here. They also offer lots of beer types which will make you love them even more. 

One look at their beer offerings, and you’ll be excited to take your pick. After all, their colorful cans don’t only tease the eyes but hint at the content’s flavor as well. If you’re a Lager lover, you may want to sample their Oktoberfest Marzen Lager. Or, if you’re looking for a fun, fruity beer, a sour wheat ale called Pop Tangerine Sour might be more your flavor.

Aside from their New Orleans bar, they also operate in Houston.

Brieux Carre

Brieux Carre in New Orleans

Brieux Carré was built by two guys with a laissez-faire brewing approach. In fact, they challenge themselves to bring new flavors to the taproom every week. This means you won’t run out of new flavors to try every time you visit them.

If you’re looking for a crisp malty beer, you may want to try Maized And Cornfused Amber Mexican Lager. This 4.7 percent ABV beer is made in collaboration with Freetail Brewing and made with malted blue corn.

For a rich number that hits you with a punch, try the 14.1 percent ABV Charles Let Robert Brew A Beer Imperial Milk Stout. This intense stout has a great number of vanilla beans and toasted coconut, thus making it a party for the senses.

Second Line Brewing

Second Line Brewing in New Orleans

Second Line Brewing is another proudly New Orleans-based brewery that offers awesome beers while promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality. Yup, solid principles and refreshing beers are what patrons come here for!

If you’re looking for new flavors, check out their annual beers, including Coffee Blonde. It’s a 5.2 percent ABV crisp beer with coffee beans and Madagascar vanilla beans. Another beer worth a try is their Pour With Vigor. This Czech-style Pilsner is made with European Pilsner malt and Czech Saaz hops. 

NOLA Brewing Tap Room

NOLA Brewing Tap Room in New Orleans

It’s hard to talk about the best breweries in New Orleans without mentioning NOLA. Its founder decided to put up the brewery after Hurricane Katrina shut down the only standing beer brewery in New Orleans. Not long after, NOLA Blonde and NOLA Brown became a favorite among beer lovers looking for a local product.

NOLA has year-round beers, which include La Lager, 7th Street Wheat, and Irish Channel Stout. In addition to that, they also offer seasonal beers, such as Muses, a 4.5 percent Belgian Pale Ale, available only during Mardi Gras season.

The Courtyard Brewery

The Courtyard Brewery in New Orleans

If you’re looking for a good beer fix, The Courtyard Brewery won’t let you down. This brewery offers a good list of brews ranging from classic to experimental, and you’ll surely find something that tickles your palette.

For instance, have you ever had a beer with peanut butter? Yup, they have it and call it Peanut Butter RC, an American stout with peanut butter. Or perhaps, smores pastry stout Parabrew may be more your type. But if you’re not in the mood for fusions, a good ol’ session IPA is always something you can count on. 

Parleaux Beer Lab

Parleaux Beer Lab in New Orleans

For beer lovers in the hunt for micro-breweries that offer high-quality, small-batch beers, Parleaux Beer Lab is a must-visit. They promise a unique craft beer experience, and, in addition to that, you’ll feel the welcoming vibe of a neighborhood watering hole.

Just like most decent breweries, they have a tap with rotating beers throughout the season. And because they’re intentional about the beers that they brew, as long as it’s on tap, you know they brewed it well. Aside from their classic beers, you can also try their Saisons, such as The Taut and the Tame Barrel-Aged Strawberry Saison.

Miel Brewery & Taproom

Miel Brewery & Taproom in New Orleans

Last but surely not least in our best breweries in New Orleans list is Miel Brewery & Taproom. Miel does not only aim to offer fresh beer, but they also use as many local products as possible. In addition to that, they’re also environmentally conscious, making them a favorite among nature lovers.

For a fruity beer, try their Blue Spheres, a 6 percent ABV Belga Saison with blueberries and lemon zest – a tart and funky number. For a more exotic flavor, get a mug of their Paleta de Mango – a Gose flavored with tamarind and mango. The result? A smooth, warm beer with a sweet-sour finish.

Summer Thatcher
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