List of breweries in Louisiana
| Company type | Microbrewery |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Covington , United States |
| Products | Beer |
Breweries located in Louisiana manufacture a diverse array of beer varieties that are distributed at local, regional, and national levels. These establishments range from small-scale nanobreweries and microbreweries to expansive multinational macrobreweries.
In 2014, Louisiana's brewing sector comprised 37 breweries and brewpubs, supported by 66 distributors and numerous retail outlets, collectively employing over 15,000 individuals directly and more than 10,000 in associated sectors. When including suppliers, the total business and personal tax revenue generated by Louisiana’s breweries surpassed $380 million, with consumer spending contributing an additional $150 million. That year, Louisiana was ranked 36th nationally in craft breweries per capita, hosting 15 such establishments according to the Brewers Association.
By the conclusion of 2013, the United States boasted 2,822 breweries, of which 2,768 were craft breweries categorized into 1,237 brewpubs, 1,412 microbreweries, and 119 regional craft breweries. The brewing industry provided employment for approximately 43,000 Americans across brewing and distribution roles and had an economic impact exceeding $246 billion.
History
During the 19th century and early 20th century, New Orleans served as the central hub for brewing activities in Louisiana. The city’s inaugural brewery was La Brassiere, founded by Pierre Dreux in 1723. In 1852, Louis and Samuel Fasnacht established Fasnacht Brewery, which was later acquired by Erath and Company in 1869. The New Orleans Brewing Association was created in 1890 through the consolidation of six breweries at the Louisiana Brewing Co. site (established in 1885), producing notable brands such as 4-X Beer and Double Eagle Ale.
Additional historic breweries included Jackson Brewing Co. (established in 1890), American Brewing Co. (1891), Columbia Brewing Co. (1899), Dixie Brewing Co. (1907), National Brewing Co. (1911), Union Brewing Corp. (1911), and Falstaff Brewing Corp. (1936).
The contemporary brewing period commenced in 1986 with the establishment of Abita Brewing Co., marking Louisiana’s participation in the nationwide craft beer movement that expanded throughout the state during the early 2000s.
Breweries
Red River Brewing Company Microbrewery/Brewpub Shreveport 2013 Taproom Royal Brewery (New Orleans) Microbrewery New Orleans 2017 Taproom Second Line Brewing Microbrewery New Orleans 2015 Taproom Tin Roof Brewing Company Microbrewery Baton Rouge 2010 Taproom Urban South Brewery Microbrewery New Orleans 2016 Taproom Zony Mash Beer Project Microbrewery New Orleans 2019 TaproomClosed breweries
| Brewery | Category | Location | Established | On-site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abita Brewing Company | Microbrewery | Covington | 1986 | Taproom |
| All Relation Beer | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2019 | Taproom |
| Bayou Teche Brewing | Microbrewery | Arnaudville | 2010 | Taproom |
| Brieux Carré Brewing | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2017 | Taproom |
| Broken Wheel Brewery | Microbrewery/Brewpub | Marksville | 2015 | Taproom |
| Chafunkta Brewing Company | Microbrewery | Mandeville | 2013 | Taproom |
| Courtyard Brewery | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2014 | Taproom |
| Crescent City Brewhouse | Brewpub | New Orleans | 1991 | Taproom |
| Crying Eagle Brewing Company | Microbrewery/Brewpub | Lake Charles | 2016 | Taproom |
| Faubourg Brewing Company | Regional Brewery | New Orleans | 1907 | Taproom |
| Flying Heart Brewing & Pub | Microbrewery | Bossier City | 2015 | Taproom |
| Flying Tiger Brewery | Microbrewery | Monroe | 2016 | Taproom |
| Gnarly Barley Brewing Company | Microbrewery | Hammond | 2014 | Taproom |
| Gordon Biersch Brewing Company | Brewpub (National chain) | New Orleans | 2004 | Taproom |
| Low Road Brewing | Microbrewery | Hammond | 2017 | Taproom |
| Miel Brewery and Taproom | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2018 | Taproom |
| Mudbug Brewery | Microbrewery | Thibodaux, Louisiana | 2014 | Taproom |
| New Orleans Lager and Ale Brewing Company (NOLA) | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2009 | Taproom |
| Oak St Brewery | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2021 | Taproom |
| Old Rail Brewing Company | Brewpub | Mandeville | 2013 | Taproom |
| Ouachita Brewing Company | Microbrewery | West Monroe, Louisiana | 2015 | Taproom |
| Parish Brewing Company | Microbrewery | Broussard, Louisiana | 2010 | Taproom |
| Parleaux Beer Lab | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2017 | Taproom |
| Port Orleans Brewing Company | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2017 | Taproom |
| Brewery | Category | Location | Established | Closed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Arpent Brewing Company | Microbrewery | Arabi | 2014 | 2017 | ||
| American Brewing Company (New Orleans) | Regional | New Orleans | 1891 | 1962 | Initially launched as American Brewing Company in 1891; renamed American Beverage Company in 1933; reverted to original name in 1934. Known for producing Regal Beer. | |
| Cajun Brewing | Microbrewery | Lafayette | 2015 | 2018 | ||
| Cane River Brewing | Microbrewery | Natchitoches | 2018 | 2022 | Taproom and operations acquired by Flying Heart, based in Bossier City. | |
| Chappapeela Farms Brewery | Microbrewery/Brewpub | Amite City | 2015 | 2015 | ||
| CottonPort Brewing | Microbrewery | Sterlington | 2016 | 2016 | ||
| Covington Brewhouse | Microbrewery | Covington | 2005 | 2018 | Started as Heiner Brau Brewery in 2005; rebranded as Covington Brewhouse in 2012. | |
| Falstaff Brewing Corporation | National | New Orleans | 1911 | 1979 | Established as National Brewing Company in 1911; underwent several name changes before acquisition by Falstaff in 1936. The brewery facility was converted into apartments in 2008. | |
| Jackson Brewing Company | Regional | New Orleans | 1890 | 1974 | Originally named Jackson Bohemian Brewery; later marketed as Jax Beer. The former plant now serves residential and commercial purposes. | |
| La Brasserie Brewery | New Orleans | 1723 | Unknown | Recognized as the earliest brewery established in Louisiana. | ||
| Louisiana Purchase Brewing Company | Microbrewery | Ponchatoula | 2017 | 2019 | ||
| New Orleans Brewing Company Inc. | New Orleans | 1890 | 1949 | (Previously New Orleans Brewing Association) Underwent two name changes prior to closing. | ||
| Southern Craft Brewing Company | Baton Rouge | 2016 | 2021 | |||
| Wayward Owl Brewing | Microbrewery | New Orleans | 2016 | 2018 |
See also
- Beer in the United States
- List of microbreweries
- List of cideries in the United States
- List of defunct breweries in the United States