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What makes Mississippi’s craft beer scene unique?
- Mississippi is home to a large number of craft breweries that focus on making smaller batches of beer with high-quality ingredients.
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What types of beer can visitors find in Mississippi’s breweries?
- Throughout the state, you can find small breweries offering traditional beers like ales and lagers as well as unique fun flavors.
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Do Mississippi breweries distribute their beer?
- Some breweries only offer beer on tap and growlers to take home, while others have distribution plans in place and sell cans or bottles throughout the state or region.
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1. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
Savor craft beers and enjoy coastal vibes on a relaxing weekend trip.
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is the work of Cain Roberds and Cammack Roberds, who developed a passion for beer in the ‘90s, which led to homebrewing as well as searching for the top craft beers. The brewery is named after the Chandeleur Islands, one of the duo’s favorite spots. The two bought a historic building within downtown Gulfport in December 2013 and turned it into their brewing company with fresh and local ingredients. This brewery specializes in their Gulf Sour Series which is rotational and seasonal. It is their take on sour beers featuring over-the-top fruity flavors, a bit of tartness, and a bit of sweet. Some that you may find on tap or in cans include Lil’ Miss Sour Tangerine Sour, Lil’ Smack, Freemason Golden Ale, Curlew’s Coconut Porter, Osiris Gulf IPA, Guava Jelly Sour Ale, and H90 Surf Side Pineapple Wheat. There are always 12 beers on tap. The taproom has 8,000 square feet in a historic building and is the perfect place for learning about and sampling handcrafted beers and to listen to music. The taproom also has games like ping pong, giant Jenga, corn hole, and darts and can accommodate special events.
2711 14th Street, Gulfport, MS, Phone: 228-701-9985
2. Lazy Magnolia Brewery
Taste Southern brews and tour the facility during an affordable afternoon outing.
Lazy Magnolia Brewery is the oldest packaging brewery in the state of Mississippi and delivers great music in addition to delicious beer. It is also the first brewery since prohibition began in 1907. Since March 2005, they have been providing locally-brewed beer to Mississippi residents as well and have expanded to distribute their brews in retailers, bars, and restaurants throughout the south instead of just within Mississippi. Their beers are divided into groups, such as the Porch Series for easy-drinking beers with less alcohol and 14 options. The Back Porch Series has a bit more alcohol content with eight options. The Debutante Series features one-of-a-kind creations or you can get a 12-pack variety pack. Keep in mind that the brew lineup changes regularly and the brewery offers mead as well. This brewery offers three types of tours, which all include a pint glass and can also include a flight, growler, and growler coolie or you can go on a private tour. The Porch, the brewery’s taproom, also serves food. Lazy Magnolia Brewery hosts regular events, such as music and more on the First Friday of each month, Lazy Summer Days, and Eggs & Kegs for their weekly Saturday brunches in addition to other one-time and regular events.
7030 Roscoe Turner Rd., Kiln, MS, Phone: 228-467-2727
3. Southern Prohibition Brewing
Explore bold flavors and see the brewing process on an exciting brewery visit.
Southern Prohibition Brewing is a craft brewery that follows the tried and true processes with some creativity thrown in with experimentation. They always try to push the envelope to enhance their industry and brand while providing a place for people to come together. Year-round brews at Southern Prohibition include Suzy B (a blonde ale), Crowd Control (an imperial India pale ale), Mississippi Fire Ant (an imperial red ale), and Devil’s Harvest (a breakfast IPA). You can also opt for a brew from the Rotator Series, the Wild and Wood Series, or the Yearly IPA Series. Southern Prohibition Brewing also has special releases, such as Paradise Lost, which is their hoppiest beer so far and Karaoke Faceplant which is a combined effort with NOLA Brewing Co. Those who want some food to go with their brews can enjoy Mercury Pizza in the taproom five days every week. You can go on a tour on Saturday afternoons or visit the taproom between Wednesday and Saturday. Weekdays, it opens from 5 pm to 10 pm and Saturday has extended hours of noon to 10 pm. You can also attend some of the fun events and brew releases at Southern Prohibition Brewing.
301 Mobile Street, Hattiesburg, MS, Phone: 601-584-7877
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