Hoppy Holidays & A Yelpy New Year at Courtyard Brewery

This was definitely a great event. I truly enjoyed my time lounging out by the heaters and talking in the massive open space out front. It was truly relaxing time.
I’m not a big beer person but the beer/​wine cocktail was perfect for people like me! The owners are also so knowledgeable about the beers they were able to help my cousin make a good decision about what beers to try based on their taste buds. I like their style of not making people feel bad for not knowing all the new beer hotness kudos to them!
Also… The Black Label BBQ Sliders… I almost did my happy food dance. That bbq is right on the money. Right amount of sweetness and tang mixed with the Hawaiian roll. It was truly delicious.
This was such a fun event. There was even s’more making which was adorable. Although I suck at it.

Lola and I had a great time and she loves her Unilocal beachtowel! The beers were diverse in complexity and flavor, the blue cheese coleslaw tasty and the company marvelous as always.
Lola now wants a Dog Day Unilocalternoon.
You’re welcome.

Sorry for being remiss in writing this review! My friends and I had a blast at this event! Morgan you’ve done it again, lovely lady!
First I must say big shout out to Lindsay and her hubby for such an awesome venue! I didn’t even realize until later there was a s’mores station! And there were so many different kinds of beer to choose from. Unfortunately I don’t drink beer but I did partake of the different cold drinks available!
Secondly the sliders from Black Label were slap ya mama good! And we even got to keep a small bottle of homemade bbq sauce-​yes indeed! Heck. The coleslaw was even amazing and I don’t really like coleslaw.
Next I must say that it was fun trying to get to know other people by guessing who said what thing on the back of the name tag but alas I don’t even remember what I said! Hehe
The most fun was the smores station which Jen L’s guest was so kind to show me how to roast marshmallows!
It was great meeting new Unilocalers as well like finally meeting the lovely Charles! And sweet Katie!
Happy Unilocalers!

This was a really fun event! I generally am not a big beer person and, specifically, not an IPA person but the IPA they have us was really good. I enjoyed the BBQ and marshmallows as well! The sliders were delicious.
The greatest part was the good company. This event really lent itself to mingling and meeting fellow Unilocalers, which was great. I really enjoyed everyone I talked to. It was a wonderful time and I will check out Courtyard Brewery again.

I’m so glad this place is up and running! I know it’s been a long road for the folks at Courtyard, and I’m thrilled that things seem to have turned out great. I loved the inside space, and would love to go sit around a small fire and drink beer outside.
The beers we sampled were all very interesting, and I think I’d only had one or two of them previously, so points for originality! I do wish the food had lasted a little later into the evening, or at least I’d known it wasn’t going to so I could have eaten 10x as much of that delicious BBQ.
I’m looking forward to making Courtyard a stop on my Mardi Gras hike to the parade routes! (Hint hint: open early on parade days and I’ll be there!)

What a great night! Thank you Morgan New Orleans Community Manager and Unilocal New Orleans for wonderful company and food. I was pretty excited to attend my first ever out of town Unilocal event and meet other Unilocalers. Morgan was very welcoming and friendly when we came to the event.
Courtyard Brewery is a nice snazzy spot to relax and drink. Scott and Lindsay were great hosts and mingled with everybody to see how they felt about the different beers. Unilocalers got to try out five samples (Gnarly Barley Korova Porter, Blanche de Bruxelles, Green Flash Le Freak, Founders Breakfast Stout, Stone Hibiscusicity) and Lagunita IPA. I don’t drink but I was happy to find out they had some sodas, teas, and water for non alcoholic drinkers. My fiancé liked the Stone Hibiscusicity a lot because of the light fruity taste. He was totally buzzed by the end of the night.
We enjoyed the Aloha Cowboy sliders provided by Damian of Back Label Barbecue. They were simply delicious and oh so juicy! The coleslaw and pickles was a good combination with the sliders. I could really taste the flavor of the brisket and loved the bleu cheese in the coleslaw. Damian even gave everyone a sample of Barrel sauce. The barrel sauce is made with a cast iron pot and flavored with Jack Daniels Whiskey. I can’t wait to try it out!
The smore station was a nice touch but both my fiancé and I were stuffed with the drinks and sliders. I did get to eat a mini cookies and cream bar. Those things are sooo good!
THANK YOU MORGAN, LINDSAY, SCOTT, AND DAMIAN FOR GREAT NIGHT!

This was only my second Unilocal elite event and I have to say… it just keeps getting better and better. I’m still relatively new to Unilocal,as well as my shiny elite status, so I don’t have that many friends… sad I know :-(
But these Unilocal events really help me connect and make new friends in a non-​awkward or desperate-​feeling sort of way so I can slowly but surely not feel so much like a total loser :-)
I loved reuniting with the usual Unilocal crowd like Steven I. and Morgan F., while meeting new friends like Michelle B., Jen L., and Ronnie R. Their vivacious and captivating personalities really made this a fun experience for me. Being an introvert by nature (hard to believe I know), it’s actually quite hard for me to break the ice initially in an unfamiliar social situation… but this group just won’t let you be excluded even if you wanted to be! I always love how pleasantly surprised I am by all the warm and welcoming personalities by the end of the night no matter how anxious I felt beforehand.
Oh yea… and the goods…
Black Label Barbecue certainly made me a happy girl with their Aloha Cowboy Sliders. We MAY have swiped an extra complimentary BLB Barrel sauce at the end of the night when we realized there were a few extra lying around…(*guilty*). I loved their bleu fire slaw too! It was so spicy that all I could do is drink more beer… oh look free beer! How convenient!
Courtyard Brewery’s nano beer selection was a real treat. I do enjoy beer, but I’m not a beer fanatic or anything. However, the beer selection on tap that night were all so different and unique that I can honestly say I enjoyed each of them. I think the Stone Hibiscusicity and Green Flash Le Freak were my two most favorite but absolutely none were mediocre to me in the least.
Can’t wait for my next Unilocal party with you guys!

Yay for a fun end of the year party! The best part for me was being able to introduce my out of town friends to the awesome UnilocalNOLA community.
I love the space that Lindsay & Scott have created. I followed their progress on social media so it was great to see the final product. Really amazing to watch their dreams come true.
So y’all know I’m not a beer drinker but I did enjoy the beer/​sparkling wine cocktail that Courtyard provided us weirdos. I also loved the coleslaw and pickles that I snagged from Black Label BBQ. My friends LOVED the sliders and the beer, of course. The smores bar was a genius idea too.
Of course I love visiting with all my Unilocal besties PLUS I met Katie S and her beau so, Yay, to new friends. Seriously, my friends loved meeting everyone and couldn’t believe how nice and welcoming everyone was.
PLUS I love that there was a charitable donation portion of the event and we were encouraged to buy items on Ronald McDonald House’s wish list.
Great job, Morgan! And thanks for everything.

This was another great event for NOLA Unilocal 2014! Beer + BBQ = my core loves! I have wanted to check out Courtyard Brewery since they opened a few months ago and this was the perfect opportunity to do so. I’m just sorry that my over-​partied-​during-​the-​holidays butt couldn’t hang longer!
Thanks Lindsay and Scott for being such cool hosts, letting us try all the beers and hangout for awhile. The space is very cool and a great place to enjoy a chill evening with friends. I will certainly be back with buds!
Those Aloha sliders from Black Label BBQ were so tasty! The smoke of the brisket combined with that sauce and Hawaiian bread… yum! The BBQ game has certainly picked up in town and this is one of the contenders for sure.
And of course, thanks Morgan, for once again treating us like rock stars and making sure everyone had a blast. I look forward to what you’re bringing in 2015. I’m sure it will be awesome!

Oh Morgan, I’d like to say you outdid yourself this time. But you outdo yourself every time! Everyone seemed to have a great time, whether they were enjoying the brews, the special cocktail, the sliders, or the fancy s’mores!
I think our hosts picked a few winners for the tasting lists (not to mention my fave of the night — the Lagunitas IPA). I didn’t like all the beers, but I’m quite the beer snob, so I knew I wouldn’t. But those sliders, oooo those sliders. Did I take an extra bbq sauce? Maybe…
And the s’mores… so many fancy mallow choices! Peppa mint, caramel, chocolate. With krackel and chocolate graham crackers? I felt like a mad scientist making those concoctions.
Morgan continues to put on awesome events and we love her for it.

«Well I was drunk, the day my mom got out of prison.»
For those that don’t catch the reference, my quote is a reference to the perfect country and western song. Why, you ask? Because like that song, at some point I realized that last night we experienced the perfect Unilocal elite event. Perfect? Roger that!
Before I delve into the reasons that this event was perfect, I want to give thanks to a few people. First, Scott and Lindsay. Thanks for hosting us, and congratulations on the brewery. The space is great and you were gracious hosts. Second, I’d like to thank Morgan. You have really hooked us up with some stellar events this past year and I can’t wait to see what you do in 2015. Now for the particulars.
Venue — the combination of inside and outside spaces worked perfectly for an event like this. It was spread out, yet intimate. The bar was busy, but there was never a wait. The staff were friendly, knowledgable and obviously love what they do.
Beer — I get that some people don’t really like beer. I wish those people would talk to co-​owner Scott, tell him what flavors you like and have him tell you what beer to try. Then everyone would like beer and the world would be a better place. Trust me.
As for the beers we sampled last night, I tried four different styles. One was poured from a growler that Davis so kindly shared, but the others were part of the event. I really liked the Lagunitas IPA and the Gnarly Barkey Porter. I wasn’t as big a fan of the Founders breakfast stout, but that’s what tastings are all about. Had it not been for this event, I don’t know when I would’ve been able to try the Gnarley Barley stout and for that I am grateful. That is some stellar beer.
Food — by the time I made it to the food table, he was all out. 100 servings gone in such a brief time means that it must’ve been good. I’m going to make sure and hit him up one day soon at his nearby pop up location.
People — as with all events what truly made this event special were the people. I really loved catching up with my old school Unilocal buddies plus getting to meet some of my new friends as well. i want to give a special shout out to a couple of people I was finally able to meet last night.
Ryan — Great to meet you in person. I’m glad you made it to an elite event. I think you’ll find these types of events are a lot more fun.
Caitlin — great to finally meet you. I miss the NS reviews, but loved hearing about the Islenos people. Conversations like that are proof that you meet the most interesting people through Unilocal.
So after reading this, I hope you realize that this was the perfect Unilocal event. I can’t wait to see what we do next month.

What a perfect end to another great year of Unilocal New Orleans. Walking up and smelling that BBQ and little bonfires going really set the mood for what was a fantastic event.
Scott and Lindsay, the owners df Courtyard Brewery, treated us to a great evening of friends, fun and most importantly BEER! I stuck with the IPA and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also love the space and like Melissa J., think that bathrooms are way cool.
As usual, the thing that makes these elite events so much fun are the people. I got to hang out with some of the great friends I’ve made here and met some new ones who I know I’ll become close to as well. Unilocal New Orleans has a great group of good people and I am honored to have met and formed relationships with many of them.
Morgan, you, my dear, are a rock star. Thank you for a great year and I’m excited to see what 2015 brings. Thank you to Scott and Lindsay for sharing your cool new place with us and thanks Black Label BBQ for feeding us (I didn’t have a chance to sample it, but I plan on popping over there to do just that ASAP).
Cheers!

Good times had by all at Courtyard Brewery last night! The weather was great, the fire pits were burnin, the beer was flowin, and the line for the BBQ wasn’t too long!
Courtyard is a cool indoor/​outdoor event and bar space. Is it weird that I really like the bathrooms? They are cool. The staff is beyond helpful and very knowledgeable about beers. I love love loved the beer cocktail! Can I drink that every day? Gingery, fruity, and contains alcohol… sign me up! The Lagunitas beers were great, such a nice variety for every palate.
I have had the awesomeness of Black Label BBQ many times at Barrel Proof and it never disappoints! You can tell Damien really loves his meat (pun intended?) The sliders at the event were on point! Just a little spicy without being overpowering. I am a coleslaw fanatic and the blue cheese was a great addition.
Great job, as always, by Morgan setting all of this up! Loved the fire pits with smores, the raffle (especially since we WON!!!), and your portable speaker. Tons of Unilocal swag– the pint glasses and fingerless gloves were a perfect addition to the event!
Can’t wait to return to these fine establishments soon and for the next Elite Event!

MORGAN THROWS A HELLUVA PARTY! (yet again)
I echo the sentiments of the other Elites. This was a perfect event: crisp cool weather, a fire pit lit courtyard, delicious house made beers from Courtyard Brewery, perhaps the best brisket in the city from Black Label, and so much s’more!
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE 2014 Unilocal EXPERIENCE?
For me it was interaction with several new friends and acquaintances that I met through shared reviews: John LH the NOLA Obi Wan Kenobi and my mentor, René D «Mother of Dragons» is one of the most delightful conversationalists and a wry wit, Jen L our effusive den mother, Ryan M the suavest hippest Unilocaler in New Orleans, dear Angie T who always has a genuine warm hug, 9^th generation Marielle whose writing perspective is so informative that I usually learn something unique, Michele B’s infectious bubbly joie de vie, and although not there Russell W who has become a good friend and is «life’s espresso».
THANK YOU MORGAN,
We are so fortunate that you are our CM!

Excellent how can you go wrong with a fire, smores, delicious bbq, blue cheese Cole slaw, and fantastic beer at the courtyard. The couple that own the place are adorable I had a fantastic time

I must say it is so awesome to hang out with my cousin and see some older Unilocal elites. The brisket sliders and bbq sauce was my favorite and I am really thinking bout going for round two. So delicious. The trinkets are amazing I am very happy. My Gnarly Barly beer cocktail was like Amaze Balls definitely will get round two.

Second time around, I’m getting more and more into these Unilocal!events. I love it when they land on days and times when i am completely open and would be doing nothing better than hanging out at an exclusive event with some amazing people.
I RSVP’d this event kind of last minute and was almost biting my nails at the possibility of it not being one, but, twas not the case. In fact, there was plenty of room for more but i found the crowd to be moderate in size but vivacious! I saw a couple familiar faces, and finally got to meet John L.H., Angie T., Reyna C., Jay, Kendrick, and of course it was great seeing Morgan in all the ‘adorable’ that she embodies and Mr. Charles H. as on point as one can be, as always.
I really enjoyed the venue. I had no idea this place was there, but i later found out that they’ve yet to have their grand opening, which will be happening later in January however there is a New Years Eve event happening here if you just so happened to leave unfulfilled with all the coolness this place had to offer. I talked with the owner, Scott for a bit and his wife. Both really cool people, he told us about the art in the place which is… quite interesting to say the least. I love art, and there are certainly some conversational pieces in there to get you started.
The beers were also really good! Now, i know it was Monday, but it was my off day and it was one of those off days where you find yourself buzzed (but not drunk) all day because of a series of unexpected events throughout the day that kept putting beer in your hands. So, by the time i made it to this event i could only handle a few, responsibly. I remember the stout, the IPA, and there was one other one i had, the Le Freak that I really enjoyed.
I had a really good time here, didn’t get to try the food but i was okay with it all. Great event, Morgan! You’re killin it!

I had a fantastic time at the Courtyard a Brewery and catching up with old friends. Coming here in between Christmas and NYE was an excellent idea!
I loved the DIY s’mores and could tell that Morgan put a lot of work into deciding what items to bring to make a s’more. Let’s just say that chocolate graham crackers are a must at any event.
I enjoyed how the beer samples were spread out every 20 or so minutes to ensure everyone was able to taste and enjoy the individual beers. Having the pork sliders there was a plus because I didn’t realize that the firs beer/​champagne cocktail would put me in my happy zone.
The staff was SO HELPFUL at Courtyard Brewery that I would visit multiple times. Thanks and happy new year.

Beer.
Sometimes it’s all you need.
Water?
Yeah, beer’s got you there.
All I need is to walk.
Walk to places I can crawl home from.
Courtyard?
They cover all of the above.
Morgan?
Red, sassy and coordinator of all said comments.
This Unilocal event?
Loaded with BBQ from Black Label and tasty brews from CB.
Unilocal?
Morgan is a mad scientist blending friends, beers and comida.
What’s the best part?
Me being able to crawl home after seeing all these friends.
Look, I’m not going to jerk off all over this review. It was awesome. The holidays bring out the best… in everyone.
Did I enjoy myself?
Hell yes.
Would I come again?
That’s not a rhetorical question.
Let’s just hope I’m not hungover tomorrow.

Tonight was a great night. It started with delicious barbecue outside of Courtyard Brewery courtesy of Black Label Barbecue. I enjoyed a tasty brisket slider with blue cheese cole slaw. I’ll talk about that more in my Black Label review. We ventured in and were treated Laguintas IPA, which was complimentary. Throughout the night we got to sample 5 more beers and they were all exceptional. Scott and Lindsay did a fantastic job with welcoming the Unilocal crew. They were on point and nobody had to wait for a beer and I thought that was fantastic. The entire staff at Courtyard Brew was excellent at explaining what went into each beer and having us understand exactly what it was made up of. That was an amazing touch.
It was kind of a bummer that the majority of the Unilocalers didn’t stay longer. I feel like they missed out on a big part of the fun. I think my two favorite beers were the last 2 beers, and I feel like if the rest of the Unilocalers would have stayed, they would have gotten to experience that gloriousness.
I’m excited to hang out at Courtyard Brewery for New Years Eve. Scott will be premiering his own beer, which I am excited to try. I feel like Courtyard Brewery has a lot to offer us and they are a fantastic addition to this city’s beer scene and I am excited to see what they have for the future. I know that it’s going to be delicious.
Big thanks to Morgan for hosting this event, I love my Unilocal elite beach towel and my fancy Unilocal pint glass. Thanks to Black Label Barbecue and big thanks to Scott and Lindsay for having us.