Highest-rated breweries in Louisiana
Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a few more tucked away in rural spots. Thanks to the craft brewery revolution, though, no one need look too hard to find a bounty of venues to visit. Retail sales of craft beer in the U.S. grew from $10 million in 2011 to $29 million in 2019, according to Statista, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating the first dip in sales in 2020 after increases every year. In 2019, small and independent brewers put 26.3 million barrels of beer into the world, according to the Brewers Association, representing inroads into the beer market share.
Most breweries don't just roll out the barrels, though. They also offer tours, which has become an increasingly popular activity for those 21 and over. Businesses capitalizing on areas where craft breweries are clustered nearby package tours and provide transport. Like wine tastings at vineyards, visitors can taste a brewery's products. In-demand beers and small-batch brews can be events in their own right, with beer lovers lining up to get limited-release beers. If nothing else, brewery tours are usually a cheap way to drink a lot of beer. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated breweries in Louisiana on Tripadvisor.
#17. The Courtyard Brewery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 1020 Erato St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4112
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#16. Miel Brewery & Taproom
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 401 6th St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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#15. Second Line Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans, LA 70119-4311
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#14. Parleaux Beer Lab
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 634 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA 70117-4716
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#13. Port Orleans Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1435
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#12. Brieux Carre
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2012
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#11. Covington Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 226 E Lockwood St, Covington, LA 70433-2828
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#10. Bayou Teche Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1002 Noth Ln, Arnaudville, LA 70512-3518
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#9. Chafunkta Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 69123 Sky Brook Rd, Mandeville, LA 70471
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#8. Southern Craft Brewing Co
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 14141 Airline Hwy Suite 4J, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-6241
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#7. Parish Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 229 Jared Dr, Broussard, LA 70518-4362
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#6. Gnarly Barley Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1709 Corbin Rd, Hammond, LA 70403-3719
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#5. Tin Roof Brewery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1624 Wyoming St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802-8514
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#4. Abita Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (377 reviews)
- Address: 21084 Highway 36, Abita Springs, LA 70433-8651
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#3. Great Raft Brewing
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1251 Dalzell St, Shreveport, LA 71103-3705
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#2. Red River Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3936
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#1. Crying Eagle Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1165 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70607-4753
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