October is Stein Time.
Here's To Beer!
New Orleans, the land of the go cup, is slowly but surely becoming America’s next craft beer destination city. It seems like every time you turn around a new brewery or brew pub is opening its doors. Here are two favorites that never disappoint. Drop by for a brew this October and taste the craft beer difference.
Crescent City Brewhouse, 527 Decatur St.
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The award-winning beers at Crescent City Brewhouse, the only microbrewerey in the French Quarter, are brewed following the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516. They use just four ingredients – water, malt, hops and yeast – and no stabilizers or chemicals. And all brewing is done in-house.
Founded by German brewmaster Wolfram Koehler, this 17-barrel state-of-the-art brewery offers five hand-crafted beers on tap. The Black Forest is a traditional Munich style beer. You’ll find it dark, full-bodied and malty. The Weiss Beer is an unfiltered wheat beer with hints of banana and clove. The medium-bodied Red Stallion is a Vienna style brew with a mix of malt and hops. And they make a light, crisp Pilsner for people who like a classic old-world beer. They also offer a special beer every month.
Find out why Where Y'at magazine readers have voted Crescent City Brewhouse "Best Place to Drink Beer" in New Orleans.
View the regular Crescent City Brewhouse menu here.
Gordon Biersch, 200 Poydras St.
Gordon Biersch follows the German Purity Law as well. They use only Weyermann Malt from Bamberg, Germany, authentic Bavarian Hersbrucker hops, and pure, filtered water. Located across the street from Harrah’s Casino, GB beer is brewed on-site. The results: a fresh, award-winning brew recognized at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival.
GB is kicking off Oktoberfest on Wednesday September 18 with a traditional tapping party, complete with live music and authentic fare and drink. Come get your fill of Bavarian Pretzels, Bratwurst Sliders, Chicken Schnitzel and freshly tapped Festbier – their house-brewed amber lager. There will also be games and raffles. Gordon Bierch will donate 25 cents from every Festbier sold from September 18 to October 6 to Special Olympics of Louisiana.
View the Gordon Biersch menu here.
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