Highest-rated breweries in Louisiana
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Louisiana using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#20. Calliope Beer Works
- Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 8801 Oak St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#19. Ecology Beer Creative
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#18. Mudbug Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 1878 Highway 3185 Thibodaux, Louisiana
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#17. Low Road Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1110 C M Fagan Drive Hammond, Louisiana
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#16. Chafunkta Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 69123 Sky Brook Road Mandeville, Louisiana
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#15. Covington Brewhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 226 East Lockwood St. Covington, Louisiana
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#14. The Courtyard Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 1020 Erato St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#13. Miel Brewery & Taproom
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 401 6th St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#12. NOLA Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Address: 3033 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#11. Gnarly Barley Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1709 Corbin Road Hammond, Louisiana
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#10. Tin Roof Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1624 Wyoming St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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#9. Second Line Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 433 North Bernadotte St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#8. Parish Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 229 Jared Drive Broussard, Louisiana
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#7. Port Orleans Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4124 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#6. Abita Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Address: 21084 Highway 36 Abita Springs, Louisiana
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#5. Parleaux Beer Lab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 634 Lesseps St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#4. Crying Eagle Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1165 East McNeese St. Lake Charles, Louisiana
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#3. Great Raft Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1251 Dalzell St. Shreveport, Louisiana
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#2. Bayou Teche Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1002 Noth Lane Arnaudville, Louisiana
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#1. Brieux Carre
- Rating: 5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Decatur St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.