Bottom Fermented in the Big Easy: Lager Breweries of New Orleans

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of Zymurgy Magazine

By Ryan Pachmayer

For years, New Orleans’ lager scene, with the exception of stalwart Abita, was a desert. But over the last five years, a growing appreciation of lager has evolved with some key players inspiring both craft and homebrewer enthusiasts.