Beer run

A once hard-to-find beer—at least locally—has now made a home in Baton Rouge grocers, restaurants and bars. New Belgium Brewing Company entered the market in the spring, with 22 oz. individual bottles of several beers showing up at places like Cuban Liquor Store, Calandro’s, Maxwell’s and even Albertson’s and Winn Dixie. Most known for Fat Tire—a smooth, nutty amber ale named after a bike trip across Europe—you can also find the hoppy Ranger IPA, tangy Sunshine Wheat and others across town. New Belgium beers are also showing up on tap at several local bars, such as the Bulldog, and many stores started selling 12 oz. six-packs in late May. Now you have something new to bring as a conversation starter to the next barbecue. newbelgium.com