New Orleans Microbreweries 

New Orleans microbreweries offer beer "that you can sip rather than slam."

Nothing quenches the thirst after a day about town like a crisp, refreshing pint. In the past few years several craft breweries have opened in neighborhoods as diverse as the Irish Channel, Lower Garden District and Mid-City. Most offer tasting rooms that complement the brewing operations, and some even pair beer with dining options.

Wayward Owl Brewing Company Tap Room at The Gem
Wayward Owl Brewing Company Tap Room at The Gem

Locate a seat and order a glass with the confidence your beer was made across the room in New Orleans and not across the country.

“It's a marathon—not a sprint,” says James Gentry, beer buyer at local gastro-business St. James Cheese Company. “Locals know where to get a [beer] that you can sip rather than slam.” Belly up to the bar at these places for some New Orleans brew.