About
Great Raft Brewing is a Shreveport, Louisiana based craft brewery dedicated to making creative, authentic beer and helping to build a great beer culture within communities it serves. Co-founders Andrew and Lindsay Nations are Shreveport natives with a passion for beer. Born from their desire to bring exciting, flavorful, fresh craft beer to their hometown, Great Raft Brewing is bringing the craft brewing tradition to Northern Louisiana.
Great Raft Brewing was founded on the principle of brewing what we call “Real Beer.” Real Beer is brewed with creativity, passion, and authenticity. Our beer is brewed with creativity that pushes the boundaries of style, a passion for greatness, and authentic, quality ingredients. Drink Real Beer. You deserve it.
Great Raft Brewing was founded on the principle of brewing what we call “Real Beer.” Real Beer is brewed with creativity, passion, and authenticity. Our beer is brewed with creativity that pushes the boundaries of style, a passion for greatness, and authentic, quality ingredients. Drink Real Beer. You deserve it.
6/10
It's pretty plain but not a bad thing. People are talking about kids, and I'm just sitting here drinking.
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 16:58
8/10
Damn that is tasty. Brisk tight hoppy flavor. I am impressed. #brewsiana2015 @hobnola
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 16:58
8/10
It's the perfect balance of light and dark. I am a bit biased though... I'm having a milkshake at the same time.
Tried
on 13 Dec 2024
at 16:58
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
s: citrus - resin - grapefruit a: fairly hazy golden body - thinnish white head t: nice clean malts - rich fresh hops - sweet end p: orange - perfumey - soapy o: great-for-style - clean-drinking - still hoppy! 12 ounce can - Brookshire's (grocery): Shreveport, Louisiana - 19-April-2024 - US$12,99/mixed six pack - Enjoy By: 27-May-2024 - sampled: 19-April-2024
Tried
from Can
on 19 Apr 2024
at 06:52
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
s: pickles (duh) - tart - dough a: odd light green coloured body - noticeable tan head t: funky - pure salt - light sweetness p: smooth wheat body - brine - clean o: thirst-quenching - true-to-name - great-to-sample (and add to RB) 12 ounce can - Kroger (grocery): Shreveport, Louisiana - 16-April-2024 - US$10,99/mixed six - Canned: 27-November-2023 - sampled: 16-April-2024
Tried
from Can
on 17 Apr 2024
at 03:12
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
s: smoke - molasses - raisins a: dark brown coloured body - thin tan head t: burnt grain - toffee - chocolate at finish p: sweet - earthy - some light nuts o: good balance - strong flavours - great-to-sample! 12 ounce can - Kroger (grocery): Shreveport, Louisiana - 16-April-2024 - US$10,99/mixed six - Canned: 27-November-2023 - sampled: 16-April-2024
Tried
from Can
on 17 Apr 2024
at 03:04
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Aims to be a modern juicy pale ale, but never quite nails the ratios between bright hop notes and hearty malt padding. Instead, we get a sharp, almost tangy burst of tropical-citrus notes, followed by a modest vegetal undertone and a yeast-pine finish. Not terrible, but not a version of the style I’d seek out, what with Automatic and Zombie Dust readily available.
Tried
on 26 Feb 2024
at 02:12
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap at Felix’s Seafood in the French Quarter in NOLA. Pours gold with a white head. Light lemongrass aroma. Medium body. Dry. A tad bready. Dry. Moderately bitter. Some citrus and grass/spice.
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Feb 2024
at 00:06
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Tap at Acme Oyster Bar in NOLA. Pours gold with a white head. Light citrus aroma. Medium body. Dryish and lightly bitter.
Tried
from Draft
on 19 Feb 2024
at 20:48
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 10
Overall 6.5
Not bad, probably better fresh, but offers up a nice grainy pilsner base offset by notes of lemon, white bread, cracker, and apple, followed by a mild floral bitterness. Not bad.
Tried
on 13 Feb 2024
at 01:52