Urban South Brewery (New Orleans, LA) | Addictive Mango Sour & Hazy IPA from NOLA’s Largest

Hi there! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast. The second destination on my New Orleans trip was Urban South Brewery, the largest brewery in New Orleans and a renowned producer known for their distinctly Southern, sweet-finishing beers.

What is Urban South Brewery?

Urban South Brewery is New Orleans’ largest brewery and the second-highest production brewery in Louisiana. Founded in 2016, their taproom on Tchoupitoulas Street is open seven days a week, welcoming both local beer fans and tourists alike. They’re known for sweet, Southern-influenced fruit sours and approachable Hazy IPAs. I’d been keeping an eye on them as a brewery with smoothie sour-like styles.

Access & Basic Information

Brewery Name	Urban South Brewery
Address	1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours	Open 7 days, happy hour Mon-Fri 3:00-6:00 PM *Check official website before visiting
Website	urbansouth.com
Brewery Tour	$15 (includes 10oz beer + souvenir glass) *Check official website for schedule
Food	Urban Smash (smash burgers) available

Facilities & Brewery Tour

The brewery tour was an excellent value at $15, including a 10oz beer and souvenir glass. I wasn’t expecting to get both a tour and a gift, so it was a wonderful surprise. The taproom has a family-friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy beer alongside Urban Smash’s smash burgers.

Beers I Tried

Beer Name	Style	Notes
Mango Sour	Fruited Sour	Thick, smoothie-like texture with a lingering aftertaste that becomes addictive. Part of the “Oh! The Humidity!” series. Incredible!
Hazy IPA	Hazy IPA	A gentle type with subtle sweetness in the aftertaste. Easy to drink yet thoroughly delicious
Various Other Sours	Fruited Sour varieties	All feature that Southern sweet aroma that lingers on the palate. Some may find them too sweet

The mango sour was particularly impressive – its thick, smoothie-like mouthfeel and slowly spreading aftertaste are truly addictive. While Seattle’s Urban Family Brewing also excels at sours with their acidity-forward approach, Urban South’s Southern style focuses on the balance between sweetness and tartness.

🌐 Web Reviews & Ratings

Platform	Rating	Reviews
Yelp	Highly rated	255+ reviews
TripAdvisor	Highly rated	Numerous
BeerAdvocate	Favorable reviews	Multiple beers listed

As New Orleans’ largest brewery, Urban South is a fixture at local beer events and sour beer tours. Their family-friendly environment and extensive food menu make them a popular weekend destination.

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References & Internal Links

The New Orleans craft beer scene includes many great breweries like Parish Brewing, NOLA Brewing, Parleaux Beer Lab, and Brieux Carre. For more on sour beers in general, see our DDH Explained article.

Official Info: Urban South Brewery Official Website (Check official website for hours and tour schedule before visiting)

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