So the 2015 American Craft Beer Week has come and gone, with Baton Rouge saw quite a few (mostly successful) events last week. Here are some of my honest thoughts about last week. The biggest pre-ACBW event was Gnarly Barley’s 1 year anniversary party on May 9th. This was a roaring success, as hundreds of people turned out for the ev ...
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You asked for it, so here it is: the 2015 American Craft Beer Week schedule of events. A couple of notes. This schedule is for events and tappings in and around Baton Rouge. There will no doubt be more events added, and I’ll update this list as I find out about them, so keep checking back. Nora has a piece on the events going on in New O ...
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So, I've finished up my annual schedule of events for the Gambit. Hats off to all the breweries, bars, and distributors for getting all the requested info in to me in a timely manner - it gets easier every year! Here's my article and schedule in the Gambit - and I'll be keeping an updated version on this website, as I have done for the p ...
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Parish Brewing‘s highly acclaimed double IPA, Ghost in the Machine, is returning for the 2nd time in 2015. Parish kegged Ghost yesterday, and it’s being bottled today. It’s currently on draft in their taproom and bottles will be available today as well. They do have a limit of 1 growler fill and 2 4-packs per customer. Ghost w ...
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American Craft Beer Week will kick off Sunday, May 10th, and there are events scheduled in Baton Rouge all week long. The week will wrap up with a bang at the inaugural Delta Brewer’s Ball hosted by The Pelican House. Brewers and brewery owners from all over Louisiana (as well as one from Texas and two from Mississippi) will be in attenda ...
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Gnarly Barley Brewing is turning 1, and you’re invited to a party to celebrate. Saturday, May 9th marks the first anniversary of Gnarly Barley’s entrance into the Louisiana market. Join Zac and Cari at the Hammond brewery for an afternoon of beer, food, and music to mark the occasion. The fun begins at noon, and will feature Gn ...
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American Craft Beer Week will kick off Sunday, May 10th, and there are events scheduled in Baton Rouge all week long. The week will wrap up with a bang at the inaugural Delta Brewer’s Ball hosted by The Pelican House. Brewers and brewery owners from all over Louisiana (as well as one from Texas and two from Mississippi) will be in attenda ...
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Saturday, May 2nd is the American Homebrew Association’s Big Brew Day, and LA Homebrew is hosting a big celebration at their shop in Baton Rouge. Brewers from novice to expert level are all welcome to join in the fun, and maybe learn a thing or two while brewing a batch of tasty brew. And if you plan to brew at the event, you’ll enj ...
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Big news on a Monday, as Oskar Blues announced that they will begin distributing their beers to south Louisiana next month. Home of the original canned craft beer, Oskar Blues is long overdue to make it to the Bayou State. Given our lifestyle of outdoor activities such as boating and fishing, as well as tailgating, canned classics such as Dale ...
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Soul Rebels at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew in Colorado Hey y'all - sorry to drop a press release on you and run, but I'm jammed with deadlines and the Brooklyn Mash happening this week. But the awesome thing is, can pioneer and Colorado brewery Oskar Blues is hitting town in April! Oskar Blues Brewery, creator of the first American craft ...
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