Parish Brewery Review (2026)

Quick Overview

Parish Brewing Company is a local micro brewery in the greater Lafayette area with a tap room and tours every Saturday. Located just off of Highway 90, it’s convenient as an after work meeting spot or for a visit on the weekend. In this article I break down the brewery and share my experience visiting it since its founding days. Today Parish Brewery is one of the most interesting breweries in Lafayette, and is a place that I like to stop at when I’m back in the area.

Brief History

Parish Brewing Co. was founded in Broussard, Louisiana by Andrew Godley around 2013. When he returned home from a stint in Pittsburgh inspired by the craft beer scene that he had discovered there. At first he started with a modest 50-gallon nano brewery. The first beer that he launched is Canebrake, a wheat ale named for the local sugarcane fields, which quickly became a regional favorite. To this day, Canebrake remains one of the top sellers of the brewery.

Fast forward a few years, Parish built a larger brewery in 2012, and Parish has grown ever since into one of the South’s most respected craft breweries, best known today for Ghost in the Machine and their bold, innovative IPAs.

What Kind of Beer do They Serve

Parish’s brewing philosophy centers on three principles: quality ingredients (hand-selected hops, premium malts), innovation driven by their Louisiana climate and the demands of modern craft beer, and a constant willingness to experiment with new techniques and styles.

That philosophy shows up across a diverse tap list. The Taproom’s lineup spans several categories, though what’s available evolves regularly. If curious, it is always worth checking their website before visiting.

Essentials

Approachable, everyday drinkers like Canebrake (their original wheat ale), Pescador (a lime-infused Mexican lager), and Bayou Blonde for those who want something light and easy.

Hop Juice

This is where Parish really shines. Ghost in the Machine, their flagship hazy double IPA, leads a strong lineup that includes Bloom, Dr. Juice, Envie, Gulf Coast IPA, and rotating variants like DDH Ghost and the massive Actias Prime Triple IPA.

Sour/Tart & Fruity

The SIPS series of Berliner Weisses, loaded with fruit purees like Pinot Noir grape and tropical blends. The SIPS are uniquely one of my favorite creations that they offer.

Stouts

From the coffee-forward Rêve to barrel-aged imperial stouts like Quindecennial and Mister Tally Man, reaching up to 13–14% ABV.

Non-alcoholic Options

At the moment, there aren’t really many NA options at Parish. I’m sure that they will consider them in the future. The no-alcohol movement has caught on around the United States and Europe. For people who do not drink but would like to visit with friends, you should be able to get water, sodas or even some snacks while your friends enjoy beer.

Bottles to go

A selection of rare, limited releases available on-site, including multi-year barrel-aged stouts and a peach brandy barleywine.

Free Tours

Parish Brewing Company offers free tours every Saturday at 1, 2, and 3pm. Keep in mind, that this only applies when the Taproom is open. That being said, you do not need to register in advance.

During the tour, the tour guide will bring 30-40 people at a time through the brewery and explain the brewing process. Tours typically last are about 30 minutes, and all ages are welcome.

Note: tours are not given on release days. 

My experience

Recently, I felt compelled to update this article. When I first found out about Parish Brewery in 2013, it was a small and little known business. Today Parish has grown into one of the largest and most well known breweries in the region. I first found out about Parish through friends. I was told about this brewery in Broussard, Louisiana (just outside of Lafayette) where there were free tours and you could try tastings different beers.

I found the tour to be really interesting. Throughout the experience, you learn about the intricate different steps and the attention to detail and the craft of beer making that Parish takes. They have an excellent range of beers.

I see Parish Brewery as continuing to increasingly be more known throughout the United States.  They are doing a good job marketing their products as well as creating high quality beer.  Those two attributes have been noticed, and more will learn about them.

If you are in the area and looking for something new to do, I recommend you to check out Parish Brewery.  Support local small businesses by trying their products. I think you’ll enjoy them!

Good things to know

It is located in Broussard, at the address of: 229 Jared Drive, Broussard, LA 70518.

*Broussard is a short-ride from downtown Lafayette.  Perhaps, 15-20 minutes in moderate traffic.

*You must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol in the State of Louisiana.  Bring your ID

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