Port Orleans Brewing Company

What Port Orleans Brewing Company does

Port Orleans Brewing Company operates a single craft brewery and taproom at 4124 Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 2017. The company brews and serves an on-site portfolio of year-round flagships (Jax Beer at 4.5% ABV, Kennerbrau Kolsch at 5.2% ABV, and Dorada Mexican-style Lager at 4.8% ABV) alongside a rotating seasonal lineup that includes the Gleason Juicy IPA (a charitable tie-in with Team Gleason), Coffee Break stout (a co-development with French Truck Coffee), Bacchus blonde ale, 3-Day Weekend hibiscus-lime ale, and an Apple Pie Gose. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: in-house draft and canned beer service, online ordering and gift cards through ToastTab, catering through EZ Cater, and food provided by an embedded partner, AVO Taco.

The brewery runs an event-led commercial model anchored by recurring weekly programming (Taco Tuesdays, Wing Wednesdays) and annual owned events such as the Glizzy Jamboree, which combine live music, limited menu items, and promotional pricing to drive taproom traffic. Pricing spans low-ticket food items ($4-$15) and per-person catering packages ($65-$115), with private party bookings handled on inquiry. Marketing is executed through organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), Yelp, email newsletters, and the SpotHopper platform for website, social, and email operations.

The customer base is concentrated among local New Orleans residents and tourists seeking a family- and pet-friendly venue, with secondary demand from event planners hosting private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. There is no public ownership, no disclosed funding history, no M&A activity, and no AI/ML capability layer; competitive differentiation rests on local cultural branding, charitable and craft collaborations, and the bundled taproom-plus-events-plus-catering experience.

Name

Port Orleans Brewing Company

Legal name

Port Orleans Brewing Co.

Website

https://portorleansbrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Orleans Brewing Company is a New Orleans craft brewery and taproom founded in 2017, serving year-round and seasonal beers alongside food, private events, and catering for local residents, tourists, and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Brewpub

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom dining
• Brewery event venue
• Catering services
• Private party hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. On-site beer and food sales: Taproom and restaurant sales of brewed beers and full food menu including tacos, burgers, nachos, wings, and quesadillas. Operating hours Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thur-Sat 11am-10pm.
2. Online ordering: Direct online ordering through ToastTab platform for pickup and delivery
3. Private event hosting: Hosting private parties including birthday parties, office functions, weddings with full event management
4. Catering services: Catering menu for events through AVO Taco with online ordering via EZ Cater
5. Gift cards: Gift card sales through ToastTab platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Port Orleans Brewing Company is a craft brewery and taproom located in New Orleans, LA, that brews and serves a portfolio of house-made craft beers on-site alongside a partner-provided food menu. The core offerings include year-round and seasonal beers sold at the taproom, supplemented by online ordering for pickup and delivery, catering packages, and private event hosting services. Founded in 2017, the business operates from a single location and centers its identity on New Orleans cultural authenticity and community-driven charitable collaborations.

Product overview

Port Orleans Brewing Company is a craft brewery and taproom restaurant located in New Orleans, LA. The company operates as a single unified offering combining on-site craft beer production and tasting room services with food service and event hosting. The core product portfolio centers on brewed beers including flagship year-round offerings (Jax Beer, Kennerbrau Kolsch, Dorada) and seasonal releases (Gleason Juicy IPA, Coffee Break, Bacchus, 3-Day Weekend, Apple Pie). Supporting services include a full-service restaurant serving tacos, burgers, wings, and other fare, catering services for events, and private event hosting. The company distributes canned beer products alongside on-site draft service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jax Beer Flagship year-round beer labeled 'A New Orleans Tradition', described as a beer-flavored beer for those who like beer. 4.5% ABV. Sold on draft and in cans at the brewery taproom.
• Kennerbrau Kolsch German-style Kolsch ale originating from Cologne, offering an easy-drinking slightly fruity flavor with light toasted wheat. 5.2% ABV, 16 IBU. Brewed in Jefferson Parish style.
• Dorada Mexican-style Lager, a crisp light-bodied golden lager with a touch of sweetness from lemon zest. 4.8% ABV. Featured in recurring AVO Taco Tuesdays promotions at $4 per 16oz pour.
• Gleason Juicy IPA Hazy/juicy New England-style IPA dry-hopped with Azacca, Mosaic, and Lemondrop hops. A percentage of profits benefit Team Gleason and its mission to provide technology, equipment, care, and adventures for people living with ALS. Tribute to Steve Gleason. 5.8% ABV.
• Coffee Break Coffee Stout collaboration with French Truck Coffee, brewed using their single-origin Guatemala and Le Coq Grand Rouge blend. Honors New Orleans coffee tradition dating to the 1840s. 6.5% ABV.
• Bacchus Blonde Ale designed for all-day parade goers during Mardi Gras, light-bodied with mild malt character. 4.8% ABV.
• 3-Day Weekend Hibiscus Lime Ale, a clean refreshing summer ale with lightly tart and fruity flavor combining 1/3 sour base with 2/3 traditional ale. 4.5% ABV.
• Apple Pie Fall seasonal Gose with apple flavor, vanilla, and cinnamon for pie crust character. 4.5% ABV.
• Taproom Restaurant Brewery taproom and restaurant at 4124 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, offering on-site dining and draft beer service. Includes kid-friendly and dog-friendly establishment with outdoor seating, cornhole, and basketball hoop. Operating hours Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thu-Sat 11am-10pm.
• Catering Services Catering menu options for events including taco boxes ($95-$115), sliders ($80-$95), quesadillas ($65-$85), and kids meals ($65-$80), serving 10-12 people. Ordered through EZ Cater via partner AVO Taco.
• Private Events Event hosting services for birthdays, office functions, weddings, and special occasions at the brewery location with full event coordination.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team GleasoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaboration partnership for Gleason Juicy IPA - a hazy/juicy IPA where a percentage of profits benefit Team Gleason and its mission to provide technology, equipment, care, and adventures for people living with ALS. Named in tribute to Steve Gleason.
• French Truck CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaboration with neighboring French Truck Coffee for Coffee Break Coffee Stout. Brewed using their single-origin Guatemala and Le Coq Grand Rouge blend. Honors New Orleans coffee tradition dating back to 1840s when Rose Nicaud operated her stand out of French Market Stall 16.
• AVO TacocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017On-site food partner providing full food menu at the brewery including tacos, quesadillas, burgers, and catering services. Hosts recurring AVO Taco Tuesdays events. Catering menu available through their website.
• EZ CaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Third-party catering ordering platform partner for catering orders at events
• ToastTabcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Online ordering and point-of-sale platform for in-house and online ordering, gift cards, and order management
• SpotHopperminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Website design, social media marketing, and email marketing platform provider

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• SweetWater Brewing Company: SweetWater is a regional craft brewery (Southeast U.S.) with a taproom and broader distribution. Comparable in craft beer production scale and category but operates as a regional player across multiple states rather than a single-location brewpub like Port Orleans.

Direct peers

• Courtyard Brewery: Courtyard Brewery is a New Orleans neighborhood brewery and taproom with a small-batch, experimental approach. Comparable in craft-brewpub format and local neighborhood customer base, though with less food integration than Port Orleans.
• Parleaux Beer Lab: Parleaux Beer Lab is a small New Orleans brewpub combining craft beer brewing with food service and outdoor seating. Highly comparable to Port Orleans in scale, brewpub-with-restaurant format, and family-friendly positioning.
• NOLA Brewing Company: NOLA Brewing is a New Orleans-based craft brewery and taproom founded in 2008, directly comparable to Port Orleans in city, product category (flagship and seasonal craft beers), and on-site taproom business model. They operate a larger brewpub with broader distribution, representing both the closest direct competitor and an aspirational scale benchmark.
• Urban South Brewery: Urban South is a New Orleans craft brewery and taproom with a similarly diverse rotating beer portfolio and on-site hospitality offering. Comparable in geography, target customer, and craft-brewpub format, making it a direct competitor for local craft beer traffic and events.
• Second Line Brewing Company: Second Line Brewing is a New Orleans craft brewery named after the city's cultural tradition, similar to Port Orleans' New Orleans cultural branding. Directly comparable in craft beer production, taproom operations, and local cultural positioning.

Others

• French Truck Coffee: French Truck Coffee is Port Orleans' collaboration partner for the Coffee Break stout, sharing the New Orleans local brand identity and Tchoupitoulas Street neighborhood. While not a direct competitor, it represents a comparable local craft-beverage brand and a key commercial partner.
• Toast (ToastTab): Toast is Port Orleans' POS and online ordering platform provider, also serving most other craft brewpubs and restaurants in the U.S. Not a competitor, but a critical infrastructure enabler whose product decisions affect Port Orleans' direct-to-consumer and gift card operations.

Broad incumbents

• New Belgium Brewing Company: New Belgium is a large national craft brewer (now part of Tilray) with broad distribution and taproom presence. Comparable in craft beer production and category, but operates at much greater scale and as a broader incumbent rather than a single-location brewpub.
• BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse: BJ's is a national chain combining brewpub-style craft beer with full-service casual dining — directly comparable to Port Orleans' beer-plus-food-plus-events model, but operating at chain scale with standardized menus and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1761279847432189
• Instagraminstagram.com/portorleansbrewingco
• TikToktiktok.com/@portorleansbrewingco
• Xx.com/portorleansbeer

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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