Abita Brewing Company has expanded its presence in New Orleans by opening a new brewery and taproom at 2375 Tchoupitoulas St. on March 14, 2025. This location is set along the city’s emerging "brewery row," which is gaining traction as a popular destination for craft beer enthusiasts.

The new Abita taproom features 35 beer taps and a seven-barrel brewing operation. It also boasts a spacious outdoor area that welcomed families during its opening weekend, with large projectors available for special events and game days.

Abita plans to utilize this new site for smaller-scale beer production while continuing to serve its well-known beers, including Abita Amber, Andygator, and Jockamo Juicy IPA. Additionally, the brewery has introduced limited-edition offerings such as DeltaGator and Bourbon Barrel Aged Pecan.

Heidi Guerra, Abita’s vice president of marketing, remarked on the success of the soft opening, noting that the new location allows for experimentation and innovation in brewing. "This location gives us the opportunity and freedom to experiment and develop innovative beers," Guerra stated.

Abita Brewing, which originally outgrew its first location and moved to Covington in 1994, has been a significant player in the craft beer scene. The new taproom strategically positions itself among other breweries in the neighborhood, including NOLA Brewing and Urban South Brewery.

There are plans for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26, and while the taproom currently doesn’t offer food, Abita intends to invite local food trucks and vendors in the future. With this expansion, Abita aims to further solidify its role within the vibrant New Orleans craft beer community.

For more details, you can refer to NOLA’s article on the opening.