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Abita Beer Expands Operations with Second Brewery in New Orleans

(NEW ORLEANS) Abita Brewing Company, the original and largest craft brewery in Louisiana, is excited to announce the opening of their second brewery location on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. Abita enthusiasts will soon have the opportunity to learn about the brewery’s history and brewing techniques while exploring signature brews at either the flagship brewery on the northshore or the new location on the southshore.

“Adding a Brewery location in New Orleans just makes sense,” says Heidi Guerra, Vice President of Marketing at Abita. “We want people to have the opportunity to taste our beers where it’s most convenient for them and for a lot of Louisianians and visitors, that’s in the heart of New Orleans.”

Opening in early 2025, Abita New Orleans will be a modern Brewery with true Louisiana vibes. “We will be doing something a little different at the New Orleans location,” says President Troy Ashley. “We’ll be brewing on a smaller scale, so we’ll have the freedom to experiment and develop innovative beers and offerings, which is really exciting.”

One thing that won’t be different at the New Orleans location: the water, which is a key element in Abita’s brewing process. “Water is the foundation of all our brews, and we are committed to our craft brewing principles and staying true to who we are, which means all of the beverages crafted at our southshore location will be brewed with the same pure, artesian spring water as our northshore location,” says Guerra.

The opening of Abita New Orleans reflects Abita’s continued investment in the New Orleans community. Abita has always been a proud supporter of New Orleans vibrant culture through food, music, festivals and community engagement. The southshore location will allow Abita to further enhance those collaborations with the local community from both sides of the lake. In addition to the brewhouse and tasting room, the facility will be able to host events and community gatherings to support local projects. This initiative, on the heels of the partnership with the New Orleans Saints as their Official Craft Beer, is another example of how Abita is staying Louisiana True.

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