USA, LA: Second Line Brewing opens in New Orleans on July 29

New Orleans-based Second Line Brewing got its state ATC licensing and celebrated by brewing its first batch of beer on its production system, Eater reported on July 30.

After months of construction and inspections, Second Line Brewing finally achieved legally licensed status and immediately began brewing.

The brewhouse has been under construction for the better part of a year. Co-owner Mark Logan credits his vendors for high quality work.

The IPA was brewed with "old school" hops, Logan says, including Centennial, Chinook, and some Cascade. "It's all about whatever we can get," he adds, noting that the most popular hops are locked up in contract to other breweries and not available to him at this point. That should change once now that he's able to enter into hop contracts as a licensed brewery, but for now, Logan is confident that these old school hops will translate into a solid, enjoyable, balanced, and tasty IPA.

Logan and his team - head brewer Karl Menzer and assistant brewer Shane Glackin - meticulously monitored every step of the process. Logan, a former biochemist, was especially involved in ensuring the correct chemistry of the water and the wort with various salts, minerals, and tests to ensure the best quality product.

The next step for Second Line Brewing is getting its product out to area taps, which should happen by the end of August. Menzer, Glackin, and Logan are brewing small batches on its 3bbl pilot system for testing and sampling.

Co-owners Mark and Karen Logan are currently involved in achieving ADA compliance so that they may open a tap room.

31 July, 2015