A hundred years ago, New Orleans was the brewing capital of the south, boasting dozens of breweries. But by the 70s all that was left was Dixie, Fallstaff, and JAX.. and we all know only one of those is still around. But since Katrina, this city with its rich brewing history has been devoid of a brewery. Dixie is made under contract in Wisconsin, and Abita and Heiner Brau are on the Northshore.
But all that changes this weekend, as the new NOLA Brewing company unleashes kegs of its beer to bars across the city. Conceived in the weeks following Katrina, Kirk Coco and Peter Caddoo (formerly of Dixie) decided to start a new brewery offering fresh, tasty, local beer for our fair city.
They wont be bottling for a while, but you can get their Blonde and Brown ales on draught at bars this weekend. As of this writing, Bulldog, Avenue Pub and Cork & Bottle all have it available.
So get out there this weekend for a cold NOLA beer! And look out next week for my reviews of their beers!
March 6th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I am so jealous… mail me a couple bottles when they become available?
March 6th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I’m gettin’ to Bulldogs the first chance I get!
March 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Bulldog on Canal is pouring it now, Bulldog on Magazine is waiting for two taps to open before putting the kegs on tap. Uptowners should head to St. Chaarles Avenue Pub for now, and we will try to post more info as more bars put it on tap.
March 7th, 2009 at 9:34 am
So exciting! Great to have local brewing back in town. I can’t wait to try their product. Any reviews yet?
March 11th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Got to enjoy this at Avenue Pub on Sunday! Two pitchers of Blonde and one of Brown!!