In this episode Mark is joined by Nora McGunnigle, local beer writer and founder of www.NOLAbeerblog.com.  Listen to Nora and Mark as they take you on a virtual tour of the New Orleans beer scene. They discuss the early history of beer in New Orleans which goes almost all the way back to the founding of the city in 1718.  Mark and Nora discuss the evolution of the beer industry in New Orleans, the landscape post-Katrina and the scene today. You’ll learn about Abita Beer, NOLA Brewing, Urban South, 40 Arpent, and Bayou Teche breweries among others. The two also talk about the best places to enjoy a local craft beer, and discuss the festivals where craft beer is front and center.  All this and more in episode #12 of Beyond Bourbon Street! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the podcast.  New episodes are available every other Wednesday on iTunes and Stitcher. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at www.BeyondBourbonSt.com.