Support Local Beer: Vermilionville Brew House

Recently the family and I took a quick trip to Lafayette for the Vermilionville Living History Museum & Forklife Park. Their mission is to "increase appreciation for the history, culture, and natural resources of the Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and peoples of African descent in the Attakapas region through the end of the 1800s".

The property is about 23 acres on the Bayou Vermilion. They have 19 buildings on the property such as restored Creole and Cajun style houses as well as a schoolhouse, church and artisan workshops. Fortunately for me, there’s also a brewery on the property that produces beers inspired by historical recipes, which are served in the onsite restaurant called Restaurant La Cuisine de Maman.

I ordered a flight(which I usually never do) and they brought out the Les Tatailles (molasses brown ale) and the Bouki's Biere De Gingembre (Ginger Beer). They were out of the Le Cauchemar (Satsuma Ale). Both beers were honestly fantastic. The ginger beer which came in at a whopping 8.5% is inspired by a Caribbean recipe and the ginger flavor was defintely strong. The Les Tatailles clocking in at 5.8% was a brown ale but had a nice strong sweetness from the molasses. Apparently they use a bit of ginger in it as well but I didn't catch that.

Overall, Managing Director and Brewer Brady McKellar is doing an excellent job brewing quality beer and preserving Louisiana’s rich beer history at Vermilionville Brew House. If you find yourself in Lafayette, it’s well worth a visit. And don’t overlook the food — I had the fried shrimp po’ boy, my wife enjoyed the red beans and rice, and our kid had the gumbo. Everything was outstanding.

Address: 300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

Hours:
Sunday- 10 AM–4 PM
Monday- Closed
Tuesday- 10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday- 10 AM–4 PM
Thursday- 10 AM–4 PM
Friday- 10 AM–4 PM
Saturday- 10 AM–4 PM

Cheers!