Great Raft Brewing’s mission is to create fresh craft beer that complements the lifestyles and cultures of Louisiana. Their beer is complex, inspired, bold and plentiful, providing customers a beer experience unlike any other. Southern people enjoy spicy, flavorful food and Great Raft beer not only stands up to the bold flavors in our cooking, but complements it as well. Great Raft was founded on the principle of brewing what they call “Real Beer.” Real Beer is brewed with creativity, passion, and authenticity. Their beer is brewed with creativity that pushes the boundaries of style, a passion for greatness, and authentic, quality ingredients.
You, Me and Everyone We Know Batch 005 is an American Wild Ale with a tart, fruity, and funky character developed from extended aging in a large Oak Foeder. Wild yeast give this beer a farmhouse character that is enhanced with a generous addition of blackberries. Aging the beer on blackberries gives it a rich fruity flavor and a crisp tart finish.
* Fifth Anniversary Sour – This beer was brewed to celebrate Great Raft’s fifth anniversary during their third year. This 7.0% ABV Flanders inspired red ale was conditioned in wine barrels for over a year and then aged an additional few months on Michigan Montmorency cherries for a little extra tartness and a touch of sweetness.
* Double Dry-Hopped Oceans Between Us – Oceans Between Us is a 100% Brettanomyces IPA and an ever-changing exploration of funk and hops. What is Brettanomyces? Think about Brettanomyces, commonly referred to as “Brett,” as slow-moving yeast producing a wide variety of earthy, topical, funky, and mildly tart flavors. This version comes in at 7% ABV and was dry hopped with Simcoe hops, known for its fruity, earthy and piney flavors.
All Sessions by Great Raft Brewing Co.
PAIRING ONE: Cheesy Crawfish & Kimchi Meatpies paired with Petrus Brewmaster Wild Triple, an American Style Wild Ale from Brouwerij De Brabandere. PAIRING TWO: Roasted Cauliflower and Kumquat Salad paired with Double Dry-Hopped Oceans Between Us, a Brettanomyces IPA from Great Raft Brewing.
PAIRING ONE: Guajillo Crusted Smoked Salmon Tostada w/ Agave & Goat Cheese Untado, Fried Capers, and Salmon Roe in chili oil paired with St. Feuillien Grisette from Brasserie St. Feuillien. PAIRING TWO: Pork Belly Taco with Carrot & Chipotle puree, salsa mocha and Jicama slaw paired with 5th Anniversary Sour Flanders Style Red Ale from Great Raft Brewing Co.