Great Raft Brewing to Host First-Ever Beer Dinner on Oct. 11
Two wildly independent chefs team up for a different kind of beer dinner.
Donate School Supplies, Get a Free Beer at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub
Even in these divided times, there are things that we can all agree on. Among those things: kids having the school supplies that they need is a good thing, and free beer is definitely a good thing. Flying Heart Brewing and Pub (700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City) in Bossier City …
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Giveaway: Enter to Win Two Tickets to Kegs & Corks
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, the craft brewery and pizza joint located at the heart of Bossier City’s new East Bank District and Plaza, is joining forces with the Bossier Arts Council to host the Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 4, 1-9 p.m. The …
Flash Giveaway: Win Two Passes to the Ark-La-Tex Craft Beer and Barbecue Festival
Featured photograph used courtesy of the Ark-La-Tex Craft Beer and Barbecue Festival Facebook page. Here at 20×49.com, the official destination blog of Shreveport-Bossier, nothing makes us happier than giving cool stuff away. We’ve just secured a couple of promotional general admission passes to the Ark-La-Tex Craft Beer and Barbecue Festival, …
Checking In With Evi’s Schnitzel Haus
Lately, for whatever reason, I’ve been worried about Evi’s Schnitzel Haus, Shreveport-Bossier’s relatively new German restaurant. After all, they’ve occupied three buildings in a little over two years. The latest location, at 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway in Shreveport, has been a half dozen bars in the last 10 years (including one …
Donut Beer Is a Thing…And You Can Help Brew It
“We’re gonna brew a donut milk stout called Cheat Day on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and we want people to come and be a part of the brewing process,” says Lindsay Johnson Nations of Great Raft Brewing. I’m sorry, did she say “donut milk stout”? Yes. The geniuses at Great …
Great Raft Ramble: Beer List and Giveaway
Photos for this post are by Casey Habich and were taken at the Inaugural Great Raft Ramble party in 2014. On Saturday, Oct. 21, Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport will host the Fourth Annual Great Raft Ramble (RSVP to the Facebook event or purchase tickets), a day-long party that functions …
Red River Brewing Co.’s Gyrate IPA Is An Elite Local Brew
It’s got a silly name, but Red River Brewing Company‘s new fresh hop IPA (an uncommon style also known as “wet hop” or “harvest ale”) is seriously delicious. Produced using Mosaic hops that were overnighted directly from the harvest fields and have never been dried out, Gyrate is – in …
American Craft Beer Week 2017 Events in Shreveport-Bossier
Just a few short years ago, American Craft Beer Week would have come and gone relatively quietly in Shreveport-Bossier. That’s changed now that Shreveport and Bossier City are home to three popular craft breweries and a good number of bars, restaurants and retail stores that understand, curate and promote the …
The Beer List for the Great Raft Ramble is Here and It Is Completely Bonkers
Featured Photo: A photo by Casey Habich from the Great Raft Ramble in 2014. The 3rd Annual Great Raft Ramble is coming up, 12-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at the Great Raft Brewing Tasting Room in Shreveport. The annual birthday party for Great Raft Brewing will feature live music by Caleb …
Red River Brewing Company to Host Brewing Guru John Palmer
Featured photo: Brewing expert John Palmer will speak at an upcoming event at Red River Brewing Company in Shreveport. Photo courtesy of event organizers. Shreveport’s Red River Brewing Company will host a day-long speaking event on Saturday, July 30 featuring brewing guru and How to Brew author John Palmer. Palmer, …
American Craft Beer Week Events in Shreveport-Bossier
Featured photo: Guests in the tasting room at Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport. Photo by (and owned by) Casey Habich. Holy cow, there’s kind of a lot going on in Shreveport-Bossier for American Craft Beer Week. ACBW will be observed, May 16-22, by craft breweries, bars and restaurants throughout Shreveport …
A Look Inside of Bossier City’s Flying Heart Brewing, Opening May 1
Featured Photo: The menu board and bar in the tasting room of Flying Heart Brewing. Photo by Chris Jay. Flying Heart Brewing, a new craft brewery and tasting room located at 700 Barksdale Boulevard, will open to the public at 3 p.m. on May 1, 2015. The Flying Heart team …
Craft beer lovers: Watch for special beads from Flying Heart Brewing at Saturday’s Krewe of Gemini Parade
Photography Note: Photos for this post were taken from the Flying Heart Brewing Facebook page and are used with permission. UPDATE: As of 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, there’s been a change of plans and the Flying Heart Brewing folks will no longer be throwing these special beads during …
Talking Twisted Mules with Grant Nuckolls of Twisted Root
Featured Photo: I talked with Grant Nuckolls, proprietor and chief burger officer of Twisted Root Burger Company in Shreveport, about some of the unique offerings found at Twisted Root’s bar. Photos by Jim Noetzel. Esquire called 2013 “The Year of the Kegged Cocktail,” citing the sudden prevalence of draft cocktails …
Win Tickets to BREW and the Great Raft Brewing Anniversary Party from 20×49.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AS OF 8:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, OCT. 16. Congrats to Theresa C., who won the free passes to the Great Raft Brewing Anniversary Party and BREW! Oct. 17-18, 2014 is going to be the biggest craft beer weekend in Shreveport-Bossier history. 20×49.com is giving away a …
Louisiana Craft Brewers Week Celebrations in Shreveport-Bossier
The second annual celebration of Louisiana Craft Brewers Week (the first was held in September 2013) finds Shreveport-Bossier with a whole lot more ways to celebrate than we had in 2013. From new beer launch parties to tap takeovers, it’s a fun week to be a craft beer lover in …
Great Raft Anniversary, BREW Festival Add Up to a Huge Beer Weekend in Shreveport
Photo Note: Beer is poured at Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport. Photo by Jim Noetzel. Shreveport’s Great Raft Brewing recently announced that they’ll be celebrating their first anniversary with a huge party on Friday, Oct. 17, complete with nine or more beers being poured in the tasting room (see the …
New Details on Great Raft Brewing’s December Launch
Fans of craft beer who live in or visit Shreveport-Bossier will get an early Christmas present this December: Great Raft Brewing will begin rolling out their product on-tap at a total of 20 area restaurants, beginning on Monday, Dec. 9 at Zocolo Neighborhood Eatery & Drinkery (see a flyer with …
How a Feral Hippo Inspired a Tasty Craft Beer from Red River Brewing Company
A post on Red River Brewing Company’s Facebook page caught my eye today. It read: “River Monster sighted on E. 70th St in Shreveport! We have our first special limited release this afternoon starting at 3:00pm at Rotolo’s. If you like hops, you will want to try the River Monster. …
