The Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild expresses their concerns about Tiger Stadium’s local craft beer selection being limited to Abita Strawberry Lager at a small portion of sales kiosks. Guild executive director Cary Koch says of the seven beers offered, two come from a neighboring state.
“Two labels from Karbach, which is a craft brewery out of Texas, and with the last weekend of Texas beatdown, we’re getting beat in the stadium with Texas beers,” said Koch.
Koch says they got the numbers to prove that the beers they would have in the stadium would do even better for sales, profit margins, and revenue.
“Why not put something that not only helps locals but also brings in more money. It makes too much sense to not continue to look at those lists of beers that are for sale,” said Koch.
LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson says the beverages that are available in the stadium were selected LSU athletics, it’s vendor Aramark, and a fan input, adding expansion could come sooner rather than later. Koch is hopeful LSU will make the right decision.
“It’s their brand that is associating with what they are selling and they have the power to change that and I hope they choose to do so,” said Koch.
