IMO, this was a mistake. Gimmicky beers just won't take off in the craft beer world as a new brewery. Especially one that is reliant on sugar flavors. I say that as i remember cane break. Which was good the first time i had it, and it was when i was somewhat new into craft beer. Nowadays i tend to stay away from it. Too malty for me. But, that's just my personal preferences of beer. So maybe i'm wrong, but my opinions of a king cake beer scream "big mistake" in my head.

In my honest opinion, if you are starting a brewery, make incredible classic styles. Make a great IPA, a great stout, a great saison. Once you are established, then try your "flavored" stuff. Just my 2 cents.

But, i do hope they succeed. More breweries can only be a good thing for louisiana.

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Posted by BMoney

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Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:02 am to BugAC

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IMO, this was a mistake. Gimmicky beers just won't take off in the craft beer world as a new brewery. Especially one that is reliant on sugar flavors. I say that as i remember cane break. Which was good the first time i had it, and it was when i was somewhat new into craft beer. Nowadays i tend to stay away from it. Too malty for me. But, that's just my personal preferences of beer. So maybe i'm wrong, but my opinions of a king cake beer scream "big mistake" in my head.

I've had it before, and it was much better than I expected. Honestly, I think it will be a hit here in south Louisiana. It's not something that I will gravitate toward, but plenty of people will.

I remember liking his Cajun stout as well, but I don't know when he'll be making that. Haven't tried any of the others.

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Posted by TigerWise

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Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:03 am to BugAC

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Gimmicky beers just won't take off in the craft beer world as a new brewery.

True but what craft beer world do they have in Thiodeaux ? None. They need beer that will be gimmicky and appeal to the masses.

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Make a great IPA, a great stout, a great saison. Once you are established, then try your "flavored" stuff. Just my 2 cents.

Mavens make up an extremely small number of beer drinkers in the area. I spend enough time in probably the busiest tap room in the state and I can tell you the flavored style beers are the best sellers.

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Posted by tigerfoot

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Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:20 am to BugAC

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IMO, this was a mistake. Gimmicky beers just won't take off in the craft beer world as a new brewery. Especially one that is reliant on sugar flavors. I say that as i remember cane break. Which was good the first time i had it, and it was when i was somewhat new into craft beer. Nowadays i tend to stay away from it. Too malty for me. But, that's just my personal preferences of beer. So maybe i'm wrong, but my opinions of a king cake beer scream "big mistake" in my head.

Seems to me they played their initial offering poorly. Nothing that will stand out to the beer maven crowd, and nothing that would attract the folks that are just stepping out into the beer world.

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