Holy shit y'all is this a new post? Yeah it is! It just felt right after not posting anything for almost 6 years and well, this seemed pretty important. And nobody is gonna read this shit anyway! 🤣 I mean does anyone blog about beer anymore? I don't think so. But I ain't got the body to be a Instagram influencer.
Back in January I got a chance to head back home to New Orleans(from Florida) to attend the re-grand opening of Dixie Brewing. I had a blast getting to drink lots of beer and boogie to the Bucktown All Stars. The brewery building and grounds are beautiful. It is not only a great space for music and other events but the beer they are brewing is damn good.
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| Dixie Brewing neon |
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| Peter Cadoo of NOLA Brewing and Dixie brewer |
Around mid year Dixie announced they were going to change the name as they felt it was offensive. I mean, I didn't really see or hear anyone complaining but if they want to change their name who am I to stop them? People as expected freaked out and threatened to boycott and whatever but I thought this would be a cool opportunity for a rebrand.
And Faubourg Brewing Company it is and I dig it. The name means neighborhood in French and is perfect for a New Orleans brewery. Owner Gayle Benson said "When the team embarked upon this journey in June, we understood that our new name must encompass the spirit and diversity of all New Orleans unique neighborhoods."
I'm hoping to get back to New Orleans in the spring and will definitely stop by and try some of the awesome beers they have been pumping out. I also need to buy a shirt and tin tacker for my BBQ shack with the new name on it! Congrats Faubourg Brewing on the name change and your commitment to the city and all the neighborhoods that make her as unique as she is.
Cheers!
The Beer Buddha
PS I know this sucked but gimme a break. It's been 6 years. And I was never that good anyway! It was also pretty cathartic.
