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Crying Eagle Brewing Company, opened in 2016 in Lake Charles, is the region's first and largest craft brewery, producing beers that reference Southwest Louisiana geography and culture — including a Cajun-spiced lager and seasonal releases tied to local festivals. The taproom serves as a community gathering space and has become a post-Hurricane Laura anchor for downtown Lake Charles revitalization.
Quick facts
- ·Confirm founding year (reported as 2016 in multiple sources).
- ·Verify the specific Cajun-spiced lager product name before publishing in brief.
- ·The post-Laura revitalization angle is documented in local press (American Press, Lake Charles).
- ·Location is on 1165 E.
- ·McNeese St — confirm this is current.
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