The Beer Buddha on the Tom Fitzmorris Food Show

I stole this photo from somewhere on the World Wide Web.

So tomorrow I will be appearing on Tom Fitzmorris' Food Show getting an opportunity to talk about beer in New Orleans and sample some brews to some foodies. Fitzmorris is a legend here in New Orleans when it comes to reviewing and discussing New Orleans cuisine and I'm honored to appear on his show.

The radio station is WWL 1350 AM and the show will be from 3pm-6pm. Check it out! I don't know if they do the whole live streaming thing but it appears there is a podcast and you can get WWL App for your phone! Wish me luck!

Cheers!

The Beer Buddha

New Orleans on Tap Recap

Yesterday I was able to make it out to the New Orleans on Tap beer festival at City Park. This event is put on by The Bulldog and the LSPCA with all proceeds go to the LSPCA. I missed the event last year but thankfully made it this year and I must say what a kick ass event.

It was different than most beer festivals that I have attended in that you don't pay to get in but rather pay for tickets. This is genius as it allows you to pick and choose the beers you want instead of feeling like you MUST try everything in order to get your moneys worth. You can choose to pay your tickets for a sample size of 3 oz or a larger 9 oz size. This has got to be the future of beer festivals. Loved it!

They also had two live bands with Rotary Downs and Flow Tribe who both laid it down. And there was a very special guest appearance from Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune who make up the craft beer dynamic duo The Beer Chicks. They were there filming a new show for the Food Network. Can't wait to see that show!

This whole event was a helluva lot of fun and in my opinion is NOT to be missed!!! Here are some of my pics from the event. Maybe next year I'll get better pics! I was busy dranking!

The Abita stage

Longest line had to be Gnarley Barley's.

Gnarley Barley's tap handles. Made from broken skate boards.

Me with Polly from Avenue Pub, Christina Perozzi and @BrewSleuth

Me with Zac from Gnarley Barley

Me with Brad from The Shed BBQ. If you know good BBQ you know The Shed!

More people drinking!

Be there next year people! I mean it! It was a great time! Thanks to The Bulldog, LSPCA and to all the other companies who helped put this together!! And a special thanks to Polly from Avenue Pub who let me tag along as a volunteer which I did turribly as Charles Barkley would say.

Cheers!

The Beer Buddha

ANOTHER Louisiana Brewery Coming!!!! Let's Welcome Gnarly Barley Brewing Company!

Had an opportunity to try a new brewery at New Orleans on Tap(which was an AMAZING festival by the way!) today. They are called Gnarly Barley Brewing and damn are they onto something! I sampled their Korova Coffee Porter and Lazy IPA and I really can't wait to see their beer on the market. Sounds like we should see the beers for sale about this time next year! I already love these guys! Be on the lookout!!! When I get more info I'll let ya'll know!

Stolen from Gnarly's Facebook page.

Cheers!

The Beer Buddha

PS Their tap handles were made from the broken remnants of the owner, Zac's skateboard. How sweet is that?