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WAG TIME

FIDO-FRIENDLY PLACES : SUMMERTIME SIPPING WITH SPOT
Good Friends
By Cheryl Lemoine
With thermostats topping 90 degrees and humidity so thick that you can stab it with a fork , it can be ruff outdoors in NOLA this time of year . Luckily , we ’ ve sniffed out some terrific spots to chill out with a refreshing beverage and zesty nibbles , and , best of all , your pooch is invited to tag along . So , gather your human pack , leash up Fido and dig into these cool hotspots .
Abita Brewing Company – abita . com
Since 1986 , Abita Brewing Company has been satisfying suds fans with their fine collection of craft beer . In its first year , the brewery produced 1,500 barrels , which has grown to more than 150,000 barrels of beer and 13,500 barrels of soda . Located about 30 miles outside of New Orleans , the company outgrew its original site ( now home to their
100-seat brew pub ) and in 1994 moved up the road to a larger , state-of-the-art facility to meet the ever-growing demand . Beer buffs can visit the brewery to learn about the history , production techniques and more through a 30-minute guided tour complete with beer samples . All that touring is sure to work up a thirst , so pop into the Tap Room for a pint at the bar or fetch a seat in the courtyard or beer garden . Pack a picnic and enjoy Abita ’ s brew flight with sips of limited releases , seasonal offerings and classic favs . And you don ’ t have to leave Fido behind — Abita gladly welcomes well-mannered pups to join in the fun ! Kick back with one of their refreshing summertime sippers such as Legit Hard Lemonade , Hard Sweet Tea , Spring- Loaded Watermelon Hard Seltzer , Strawberry Lager , Tiki Rum Punch cocktail or Lounging Iguanas ( a pineapple , toasted coconut and
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