Spirited Fun Awaits on the Louisiana Libations Trail

The Louisiana Libations Trail is a tasty journey that leads you to the state’s best craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Along the way, you’ll discover unique drinks and flavors that highlight the local culture.

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Food on the Trail

Long before being a foodie was a trend, visitors have flocked to Louisiana to enjoy spectacular Cajun and Creole cuisine. Why are the food and drinks such palate-pleasers here? Louisiana’s moderate climate allows for a year-round growing season and the state’s nutrient-rich soil provides fertile grounds for growing the most flavorful ingredients from corn, rice and sugarcane to a bounty of fruits and vegetables. And let’s not forget the great Louisiana seafood that’s harvested from estuaries and the Gulf of Mexico.

Sip and Savor Louisiana’s Finest 

Louisiana is also home to America’s first cocktail – the Sazerac – and many more notable drinks. And there are dozens of breweries, distilleries and wineries in Louisiana where you can take a tour and taste, in addition to beloved restaurants that serve up these local products. 

In celebration of these local establishments, we created the Louisiana Libations Trail to ratchet up the fun and give folks an easy way to savor the bounty of the Bayou State through the creations of local-craft beverage makers. All trail participants craft their brewed, distilled or fermented beverages within Louisiana. So, raise a glass and embark on a flavorful adventure.

Top Stops on the Louisiana Libations Trail

When you travel across Louisiana’s Byways, you’ll see sugarcane fields as far as the eye can see. Sugarfield Spirits in Gonzales and Bayou Rum in Lacassine are just a couple of distilleries that celebrate sugarcane, one of our largest crops. And if you've ever tasted an in-season Louisiana strawberry, you'll understand why they're honored seasonally at Abita Brewing Company's Strawberry Lager. Fun Fact: Abita Brewing Company is one of the nation’s largest privately owned and operated breweries. 

Each location on the trail offers something special and unique. Check out live performances or enjoy arcade games at Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville. And at Landry Vineyards in West Monroe, the spring and fall concert series are wonderful opportunities to sip and stroll through the vineyard to the sweet sound of live music. 

You'll really find great drinks and even better atmosphere at stops all over the state. Toast with a craft beer up north at Utility Brewing Company up in Ruston or Flying Tiger Brewery in Monroe, down to Crying Eagle Brewing Company in Lake Charles, and over to Urban South Brewery in New Orleans and everything in between. Sip on something stronger at Bayou Terrebonne Distillers in Houma, Wildcat Brothers Distillery in Lafayette or Oxbow Rum Distillery in Baton Rouge. Or relax with a glass of vino at Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. When you visit Louisiana, it's always happy hour!

Louisiana Restaurants on the Libations Trail

If a tour and tasting room isn’t your scene, we’ve also included restaurants across the state that serve Certified Louisiana products so you can enjoy the best of both worlds. This option will allow you to taste more than one Louisiana product in one stop. Pair a delicious meal with a local beverage at eateries like Burgersmith, Spahr's Seafood, Spirits Food & Friends, Waterfront Grill and more. 

Whether you're traveling through North, Central or South Louisiana, you'll find plenty of opportunities to check in, taste and earn rewards. Get your free digital pass.

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