The Beer Traveller

Crescent City Brewhouse is the only microbrewery in the French Quarter. Dixie used to be here before Katrina wiped her out.  There’s also Gordon Biersch in New Orleans, but  I’m not a fan of chains.  The atmosphere was much different than what I had been experiencing down on Bourbon street.  It was very classy (& clean); there was a live Jazz band playing at the front of the house.
I decided to live it up since I was unsure of when I’d be back in New Orleans.  This meant ordering a Soft-shell Crab Capri for dinner.  This was deep fried soft-shell crab w/ artichoke bottoms, crawfish, & roasted red peppers, finished w/ a vermouth butter.  Unfortunately they had given me the lunch menu which presented a surprise when I actually received the bill.

In regarded to beer, they ranged in regards to quality.  Probably one of the most inconsistent breweries I’ve been to.  The Pilsner was Undrinkable  & this was reiterated when I read the restaurant description (I always try the beer 1st before reading their descriptions).  They stated “a taste familiar to those who prefer domestic beers”.  Next was the Red Stallion, w/ a Drinkable rating. Both the Black Forest (drk mahogany beer) & Weiss received a Likable.  The seasonal was a dark red lager called Satchmo.  It was hoppier & more flavorful than the Red Stallion; it was borderline Exceptional, but I’d probably give it a highly Likable.

I met two very nice couples; one from Michigan & one from Philadelphia.  The Philadelphians extended an invitation if I was ever back up in that area.  By this point I was pretty happy & the thought of finding a camping spot appealed about as much as licking a curb on Bourbon Street.  This was to be my 1st hotel stay of the entire trip.
Crescent’s beers appear to be hit or miss, but for a beer lover looking for a great meal, I would have no issues recommending this place.