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Best breweries in New Orleans, Louisiana

Within 13 miles of New Orleans we track 18 breweries. 5 rate Great. Ecology Beer Creative in New Orleans leads the list at 4.36 (Great).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Ecology Beer Creative

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Ecology Beer Creative produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Paint Hazy IPA", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Radio Lager", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.

    Rating
    4.36Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  2. 2

    Parleaux Beer Lab

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    A destination tap house microbrewery in the Bywater neighborhood in New Orleans. Parleaux Beer Lab is committed to crafting high quality small batch production beers.

    Rating
    4.26Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  3. 3

    The Courtyard Brewery

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    The Courtyard Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Sonic Youth In 1983", which is an American IPA and "Baby IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.23Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Urban South Brewery

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Urban South Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #10 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Holy Roller ", which is a New England IPA and "Paradise Park", which is an American Light Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  5. 5

    Brieux CarrΓ© Brewing Company

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Brieux CarrΓ© Brewing Company is a Microbrewery in New Orleans, Louisiana. We focus on quality ingredients and crispy lagers. We are steps away from the Vieux CarrΓ©, so make sure to come stop by Brieux CarrΓ©!

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  6. 6

    Bywater Brew Pub

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Bywater Brew Pub produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Stimulus Czech", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner and "Slip-N-Fall", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.96Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Skeeta Hawk Brewing

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Skeeta Hawk Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Masopust", which is a Dark Lager and "Nothing For the Devil To Do", which is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Belgian Ales.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Care Forgot Beercraft

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Celebrating New Orleans through beer! Come to our beautiful taproom right on St. Charles Avenue for a pint and some house-made Neopolitan-inspired pizza! Opens soon!

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Miel Brewery & Taproom

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Miel (pronounced ME-ELLE) Brewery and Taproom was first conceived in 2016 by Alex Peyroux and Janice Montoya, a couple of nerds with a love of science and all things art. Their eagerness to do what they love for a living and build a community to share their handiwork is what drives them to make Miel a reality. Miel opened its doors on October 13, 2018 thanks to the unceasing support from family, friends, the Irish Channel community, and the New Orleans beer community.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  10. 10

    Port Orleans Brewing Co.

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Located on Tchoupitoulas St. in Uptown, New Orleans, we create beers that are balanced, flavorful, and ridiculously drinkable. We aim to have you enjoy our beers in a three-pint session because you’ll have to have another after rounds one and two. Brewed Below Sea Level, Port Orleans is committed to New Orleans tradition as a proud member of the local brewing community.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  11. 11

    NOLA Brewing

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    NOLA Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #29 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Hopitoulas", which is an American IPA and "Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  12. 12

    Second Line Brewing

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Our brewery's name is derived from the uniquely New Orleans tradition of second line parades. These parades can trace their origins to jazz funeral customs that began over 100 years ago. The second line parade tradition has grown over the years - now they are held to bring joy to almost any occasion. Regardless of the event, second line parades remain an unbridled expression of fun and celebration that is uniquely New Orleans.

    Rating
    3.76Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  13. 13

    Oak St Brewery

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Oak St Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #40 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Breezy Shorts Scotch Ale", which is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy and "Goofy Henry’s English IPA", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.50Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 14

    Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Purity. Precision. Perfection. These are the hallmarks of our premium German-style biers and new American craft. With each Gordon Biersch comes their own unique brewery, brewer, and beer list, all with their own unique identity. Check out your local Gordon Biersch for a list of what's on tap near you.

    Rating
    3.49Poor
    Popularity
    Well rated
  15. 15

    Royal Brewery New Orleans

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Royal Brewery New Orleans produce's unproven beer and is ranked #32 in Louisiana. They are most well known for "Termite Loger", which is a Pale Lager and "Chevelle Diablo", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.03Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  16. 16

    Cajun Fire Brewing Company

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, the brewery beers reflect the unique flavors and traditions of South East Louisiana and include tastes of the Houma Indian and African American communities in the region.

    Rating
    2.93Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 17

    Crescent City Brewhouse

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Come in and savor the food and music as you enjoy the brew and the view. The Crescent City Brewhouse is one of New Orleans' premier restaurants and the only French Quarter microbrewery. The atmosphere at the Crescent City Brewhouse is warm, relaxed and festive with LIVE JAZZ performed nightly by local musicians ... and monthly exhibits of local art to compliment your total Brewhouse experience!

    Rating
    2.91Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  18. 18

    Zea Rotisserie and Brewery

    Metairie, Louisiana, United States

    Rating
    2.70Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated