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Wurst Biergarten Lafayette Review
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:17 pm
I am a huge fan of biergartens as well Cicerone certified. I have visited numerous breweries and biergartens in the country. I decided to check out this Wurst Biergarten place in downtown Lafayette. Here's my unbiased review.
Really wanted to enjoy this place more. I don't know how they can be a beer garten with only common 7 or 8 beers on tap, not to mention very rude bartenders without much beer knowledge... Beers on tap was very common and slightly overpriced where you could roll to Whole Market to get 6packer for the same price. ($9 for a 20 oz)
Also the layout and seating were a little strange. The benches were very uncomfortable to relax and drink/eat your beer and food. They had small spaces for vendors (flea market addition, why??) in the green space where they should have added patio style tables instead of having vendor space. Then there was no form of shade in the green space. Just bare green space.
I wish there were more to do in the green space as well, like yard games (Jenga, corn hole, etc), and better ways of beating the Louisiana humidity like misters, portacools, overhead fans maybe?
Overall had an mediocre experience, and I hope they improve over time.
Really wanted to enjoy this place more. I don't know how they can be a beer garten with only common 7 or 8 beers on tap, not to mention very rude bartenders without much beer knowledge... Beers on tap was very common and slightly overpriced where you could roll to Whole Market to get 6packer for the same price. ($9 for a 20 oz)
Also the layout and seating were a little strange. The benches were very uncomfortable to relax and drink/eat your beer and food. They had small spaces for vendors (flea market addition, why??) in the green space where they should have added patio style tables instead of having vendor space. Then there was no form of shade in the green space. Just bare green space.
I wish there were more to do in the green space as well, like yard games (Jenga, corn hole, etc), and better ways of beating the Louisiana humidity like misters, portacools, overhead fans maybe?
Overall had an mediocre experience, and I hope they improve over time.
10
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:21 pm to Beer Genius
When I posted this review to their website, Wurst Biergarten responded back very bluntly.
"So sorry to have disappointed you... Perhaps you are New to Lafayette or Louisiana & it's Humidity. I can certainly be a Bear. Jefferson St. however, has several Air Conditioned Drinking Establishments for the more Faint of Heart. I do thank you for taking the time to give The Wurst your attention."
As I just figured out...another carpetbaggers coming in and telling us what is better for us. Won't be going back anytime soon until they change.
I feel the place could be so much better if they just focus on ambiance, comfort, and BEER.
"So sorry to have disappointed you... Perhaps you are New to Lafayette or Louisiana & it's Humidity. I can certainly be a Bear. Jefferson St. however, has several Air Conditioned Drinking Establishments for the more Faint of Heart. I do thank you for taking the time to give The Wurst your attention."
As I just figured out...another carpetbaggers coming in and telling us what is better for us. Won't be going back anytime soon until they change.
I feel the place could be so much better if they just focus on ambiance, comfort, and BEER.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:34 pm to Beer Genius
We went Saturday afternoon. My wife and I thought it was nice. It wasn't too bad, heat-wise. There was plenty of shade and big fans. I was wearing jeans, because we were eating dinner at Pamplona later that night with a bunch of friends and I was comfortable.
The beer selection was OK. They had two or three Bell's beers on tap, two or three Parish beers, an Abita or two. Only problem is I ordered two or three things that they had listed but were out of. The prices seemed in line what you would pay for at The Chimes or Bulldog. I had a 23 oz Bell's Oarsman Ale and it was $9. The bartender was a decent guy. I ordered two Shandys and my wife hated hers. He poured me another beer free of charge.
We live around the corner from where that beer garden in MidCity Baton Rouge is going to be built. If it's just like this Wurst Biergarten, I would be thrilled.
The beer selection was OK. They had two or three Bell's beers on tap, two or three Parish beers, an Abita or two. Only problem is I ordered two or three things that they had listed but were out of. The prices seemed in line what you would pay for at The Chimes or Bulldog. I had a 23 oz Bell's Oarsman Ale and it was $9. The bartender was a decent guy. I ordered two Shandys and my wife hated hers. He poured me another beer free of charge.
We live around the corner from where that beer garden in MidCity Baton Rouge is going to be built. If it's just like this Wurst Biergarten, I would be thrilled.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:40 pm to timbo
Fair enough, but the thing is a biergarten is supposed to showcase all the local beers in the area and offer some german beer also. Those beers on tap were very common and could get it from any grocery stores.
If you ever went to Scholz's or Easy Tiger in Austin or Karbach Brewery, they have fantastic biergarten and awesome relaxing environment. It just feels like Wurst Biergarten is trying too hard to do so many things at once.
If you ever went to Scholz's or Easy Tiger in Austin or Karbach Brewery, they have fantastic biergarten and awesome relaxing environment. It just feels like Wurst Biergarten is trying too hard to do so many things at once.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:43 pm to Beer Genius
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Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:44 pm to Beer Genius
quote:
So sorry to have disappointed you... Perhaps you are New to Lafayette or Louisiana & it's Humidity. I can certainly be a Bear. Jefferson St. however, has several Air Conditioned Drinking Establishments for the more Faint of Heart. I do thank you for taking the time to give The Wurst your attention."
I would've responded the same
Posted on 6/27/16 at 4:46 pm to hawgfaninc
I disagree, I didn't see any yard games out there. Maybe you had to bring your own into the biergarten?
That green space doesn't really serve any purpose but an area for dogs to relieve themselves and space for vendors to do flea markets. Its just a very confusing layout.
That green space doesn't really serve any purpose but an area for dogs to relieve themselves and space for vendors to do flea markets. Its just a very confusing layout.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:05 pm to Beer Genius
They're expanding to 16 taps, IIRC. The space is kindve small so they're probably figuring all of that out.
I've been twice and both times there were people playing cornhole. I was talking about this after my last visit, with the success they're having with such a small space I can easily see a group buying a much bigger space and expanding on what Wurst is trying to do. Places like 8th Wonder Brewery or Irish Cowboy in Houston are what I'm thinking.
I've been twice and both times there were people playing cornhole. I was talking about this after my last visit, with the success they're having with such a small space I can easily see a group buying a much bigger space and expanding on what Wurst is trying to do. Places like 8th Wonder Brewery or Irish Cowboy in Houston are what I'm thinking.
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:06 pm to Beer Genius
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Those beers on tap were very common and could get it from any grocery stores.
What were some of these?
This post was edited on 6/27/16 at 5:07 pm
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:09 pm to Jones
Stone Enjoy By IPA
Bells Oatsmobile
Bells Oarsman
Parish Canebrake
Cajun Wit
and couple of New Beligum beers nothing new.
Bells Oatsmobile
Bells Oarsman
Parish Canebrake
Cajun Wit
and couple of New Beligum beers nothing new.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:13 pm to Jones
quote:
What were some of these?
On draft they had
Bell's Two Hearted
Bell's Oarsman Ale
Bell's Oatsmobile
Parish Canebrake
Another Parish -- maybe South Coast?
Abita Seersucker Pills
Goose Island IPA
Maybe another Abita, like Amber
Lips of Faith Tart Lychee, but they ran out right when I ordered it.
Think they had a Great Raft - maybe Reasonably Corrupt
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:13 pm to NIH
Space is kind of small and they are planning on adding flea market style vendors??? 
I hope they do expand into a bigger space strictly for biergarten.
You need a long picnic tables, lot of shades (multiple ways to beat the heat), and 10+ taps to be a successful biergarten. They better think how to better use their space or they will be left behind...
I hope they do expand into a bigger space strictly for biergarten.
You need a long picnic tables, lot of shades (multiple ways to beat the heat), and 10+ taps to be a successful biergarten. They better think how to better use their space or they will be left behind...
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:15 pm to Beer Genius
That's not a bad list at all if they only have 7 or so taps.
The Bells stuff is new.
The Bells stuff is new.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:15 pm to timbo
All that are very common on taps. That's why I wasn't impressed. Abita Seersucker, South Coast, and Goose Island IPA on tap???? WHY?
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:16 pm to Beer Genius
I agree. At some point the owners/workers will get fed up with the heat. Those dudes were drenched.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:17 pm to Jones
Bells stuff been here since May.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:18 pm to Beer Genius
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Bells stuff been here since May
Lol its June.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:19 pm to Jones
I think what they're trying to do is 3-4 beers for real craft fans, and 3-4 beers that'll be palatable for BMC folk.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:20 pm to Jones
I get that but still not new. You can get it in bottled...Albertsons, Marcello, Whole Market, Rouse, and so on. 
Posted on 6/27/16 at 5:20 pm to NIH
And that's probably the best for everyone and for keeping the place open. That list is not bad by any means
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