Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Gnarly Barley and our craft beers. If you can't find the information you're looking for, feel free to reach out to our team.
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Please check out our visit page for current tasting room hours. You can also check for updates or closings on our social media (Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram)
Our gift shop hours are the same as our taproom hours and available on our visit page. Our giftshop is open daily for merchandise and purchases of beers to-go. Feel free to stop by the bar and an available staff member will assist you with your purchase.
Group tours are available FREE to the public every Saturday at 1PM and 2PM. No reservations necessary. We suggest you check our social media and event calendar for tour updates or cancellations.
If you would like to book a tour Tuesday-Friday, please email your request to info@gnarlybeer.com.
Yes. Our parking lot is located directly across the street from the brewery.
At this time we are unable to ship outside of the United States. For more information about our beer see Where can I find your beer? and How can I get your beer in my area?
We offer gift cards for purchase at our tasting room gift shop .
You can find more information on our merchandise return policy here. For more help with returns please feel free to contact us at info@gnarlybeer.com or give us a call at 985-318-0723.
We do allow dogs! For everyone’s safety, please only bring sociable dogs with up to date vaccinations. Dogs must be on leash at all times. We have water available for the dogs and a grassy spot in the back for them to do their business. Please be considerate and pick up after your dog. The brewery is not a good environment for dogs that are stressed from loud noises, crowded spaces, overheat easily or are wary of children, strangers or other dogs.
Yes, we are kid friendly. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times at the brewery. Some special events do have age limits.
Our restaurant, Dine Gnar, is open to the public Thursday-Sunday. Check out the full menu here.
Please see the DineGnar menu for current food options. You may contact the DineGnar at (985) 969-4925.
Visit our Careers page on our website for available positions. You can also email us your resume at info@gnarlybeer.com.
Please email info@gnarlybeer.com or give us a call at 985-318-0723 for inquiries and information on private events at the brewery.
We often have events with live entertainment. Please check our event calendar and Facebook events page for updates.
Please check out our online donation form to review our requirements for a donation request.
Sorry, we are unable to ship beer due to state and federal laws. Please visit us in Louisiana, there is always something fun to do!
Our beer is distributed in Louisiana. Check out our Enjoy Here page for a list of areas our beer is distributed in. You can also see where others are drinking our beer by visiting untappd.com or beermenus.com.
Our beer is distributed in Louisiana. We are taking the growth of our brewery slowly, and remain focused on quality, but strive to get our beers into the hands of our fans. We suggest reaching out to local bars, restaurants, package stores, bottle shops, grocery stores and gas stations to inquire about our beer’s availability. We thank you, we love you!
Visit our taproom to purchase kegs. To rent kegs, please send your request to info@gnarlybeer.com.
Our innovative process of hop additions contributes many flavors and aromas that are not measured with a traditional IBU (international bitterness units) scale. Initially, the IBU scale was an indicator of perceived bitterness in beer. It was thought that dry hopping did not affect the measurement, but it wasn’t until recently that some breweries started using hops in a non-traditional method & quantity. We feel that an IBU measurement can be misleading because it does not describe the beer as a whole, possibly leading consumers to draw the wrong conclusion.
It is not uncommon to find sediment in Gnarly Barley beers because we do not filter, nor do we pasteurize our brews. Historically, most all traditional beer included natural sediment. The sediment is natural ingredients and collects due to time and gravity. Yeast and protein particles fall out of suspension and create a layer on the bottom of the container. The older the beer, the more sediment it will have. Pouring beer into a glass agitates the sediment and can begin to break free from the bottom. Yeast is full of B vitamins, so it will not harm you. In addition, our hop forward beers such as Jucifer, Radical Rye, and Brightside IPA also contain hop particles due to the dry-hopping process in which we add many pounds of dried hops directly into the beer. For our IPA’s this is the last step before packaging, therefore, it is common to have a mixture of yeast sediment, proteins and hop particles collect at the bottom of the container. It is best to slowly pour a beer into a glass which is held at an 45-degree angle and avoid inverting the can completely. This process is also common with German Hefeweizens and bottle conditioned Belgian ales. In summary, sediment is a collection of all the extra goodness that we put in to richen the flavor. As always, it is best to store beer cold and drink fresh.
Gnarly Barley Brewing lists a date code on all of our products, kegs, cans, and bottles. The date which is listed in MM/DD/YY format is the day that that brew was packaged (aka “packaged on” date) With proper cold storage, including transport, the shelf-life for our products are as listed below:
Jucifer IPA: shelf-life 90 days from packaged on date
Radical Rye P.A.: shelf-life 90 days from packaged on date
Brightside IPA: shelf-life 90 days from packaged on date
Gnarvana Double IPA: shelf-life 90 days from packaged on date
Catahoula Common: shelf-life 120 days from packaged on date
Korova Milk Porter: shelf-life 120 days from packaged on date
Peanut Butter Korova: shelf-life 120 days from packaged on date
Imperial Korova: shelf-life 365 days from packaged on date
Porter Rican: shelf-life 90 days from packaged on date
You can check out a list of current packaged beers by viewing our tasting room menu.
A 32oz Can that can be filled with almost any brew on tap and can be purchased to-go at our tasting room. We provide the can, fill it with beer, and then seal the can. Looks like a ‘tall-boy’.
Yes, 64oz growlers can be filled with almost any brew on tap. You can bring in your own growler if you would like, but please make sure to properly clean and sanitize your growler. We also have glass growlers for sale at the Tasting Room Gift Shop. Check out our tasting room menu for current brews available.
Keep Your Beer Fresh & Flavorful
At Gnarly Barley Brewing Co., we believe in delivering the best possible beer experience. Our detailed Best Practices guide ensures you enjoy our brews at their peak freshness and flavor.
Keep Cold, Drink Fresh
Ideal Storage Temps: 33-40℉ (kegs), 33-50℉ (packaged)
Shelf Life: IPA & Sour Ale: 90 days, Lager & Stout: 120 days