In the summer months, fruit flavors tend to dominate cocktail menus and smoothie shops, but there’s something to be said for the cooling power of something a little creamier. Remember the sticky sundaes of your childhood? The creamy confections from the ice cream truck? Sweaty people of Baton Rouge, don’t fear the dairy.
Dairy comes into play in one of our favorite Louisiana-brewed beers this summer: Gnarly Barley’s Korova Milk Porter with Peanut Butter. The specially-brewed version of the Hammond brewery’s popular porter is one of the main events at the annual Galatoire’s Bistro Louisiana Beer Dinner on June 23.
The sweet porter combines coffee and chocolate notes with peanut butter to create a sumptuous beer that’s ideal for kicking it on the porch with an ice cream sandwich. We recommend drinking it slow—it’s smooth but quite rich, like all great desserts should be.
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The beer will be paired with a dessert course of a chocolate and peanut butter terrine at the beer dinner, which will also feature craft beers from NOLA Brewing, Bayou Teche Brewing, Parish Brewing Company, Great Raft Brewing and Southern Craft Brewing Company. If you’re interested in giving it a try, call for reservations before seats fill up.
More summertime beer events in Baton Rouge
It’s a packed week for Baton Rouge beer lovers: Get your suds on at these other local beer events.
JUNE 23
City Pork Deli & Charcuterie
Left Hand Beer Dinner
Colorado craft brewery Left Hand Brewing Company comes to Baton Rouge for a four-course meal built around four of their signature beers. Make your reservation and join City Pork at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at City Pork Deli & Charcuterie, 2363 Hollydale Ave.
JUNE 24
Tin Roof Brewing Company
Gose with the Flow release with Barbosa’s Barbecue
Come enjoy this single batch while you can—Tin Roof will have their limited-edition coriander and Himalayan sea salt Gose with the Flow available by the draft and 22-ounce bombers. Pair it with some finely smoked meats by Barbosa’s Barbecue. The party is 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 24, with food service beginning at 5 p.m. Tin Roof Brewing Company is at 1624 Wyoming St.
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JUNE 24
Bin Q
Lagunitas beer tasting
Sample this Chicago beer at Bin Q, and check out their sprawling beer selection while you’re there. The tasting is 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Bin Q liquor store, 3911 Perkins Road.
Welcome to summer with 225 Dine. Our new Summer Sippin’ series will explore some of the Capital Region’s most refreshing drinks, from lemonade to cocktails to smoothies. Follow along with us each week to discover a different local beverage and tell us about your favorite cold coffees in the comments.