We would like to thank our sponsors for their support of the 2nd Annual Top of the Hops - Lafayette Beer Festival. Please show your support to our sponsors throughout the year.



PRESENTING SPONSOR



ABITA BREWING COMPANY

Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans.

We brew over 90,000 barrels of beer and 5,000 barrels of root beer in our state of the art brewing facility. Our lagers and ales are brewed in small batches, hand-crafted by a team of dedicated workers with only the highest ideals of quality. This pride, along with our brewing process, is what creates our great brews.

  


PLATINUM SPONSORS



BURGERSMITH BEER GARDEN

HANDCRAFTED HAMBURGERS. Not long ago, if you wanted something, you went to the one person who did it right. The baker. The farmer. The butcher. You get the idea. We think that’s how it is with hamburgers. When you want a real burger – a real burger, mind you – you’ve gotta go to the Burgersmith. One by one, your local Burgersmith forges handcrafted hunks of hamburger heritage – skillfully transforming sweet, juicy USDA Prime beef into sizzling works of old-fashioned goodness. Sample the Burgersmith’s handiwork. Maybe enjoy the work of a local brewer, too. And discover the one place to go for handcrafted hamburgers

   

ZEA ROTISSERIE AND GRILL BEER GARDEN

In 1997, three energetic and creative chefs, Hans Limburg, Greg Reggio, and Gary Darling, affectionately known as the Taste Buds, opened the first Zea restaurant in Harahan, Louisiana. It immediately gained popularity within the community and acclaim from restaurant associations. In 2001, Zea introduced itself to Lafayette, Louisiana where the locals have embraced its unique menu offering inspired American food created around a wood burning grill and rotisserie. The award-winning restaurant is known for its distinct, modern flavors, contemporary atmosphere and its hand crafted brews which are featured at this year’s fest. Location: 235 Doucet Road, next to Reds. (337) 406-0013. www.zearestaurant.com.

   

THE GREENROOM BEER GARDEN

The Jefferson Street Greenroom is Lafayette's only true Neighborhood Pub, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year we are your cure for the daily doldrums. Operating hours are Monday thru Thursday 4pm to 2am; on Friday we throw in an extra hour opening at 3pm. Saturdays we open at 4pm and 6pm on Sundays. When you get here you are sure to find a friendly face and a cold brew. We are the ONLY PLACE in Lafayette where you will get your chilled Abita pint glass pre-rinsed with filtered water right before we pour your “Perfect Pint”! We call it perfect because with our beer gas mixer we have the perfect mix of Co2 and Nitrogen going into every pint and it’s our priority to maintain the perfect temperature inside our coolers so your beer will always be served just right. At The Greenroom we are not just about good beer; we feature all of your favorite liquors and if we ain't got it we'll get it!

   

PARTY CENTRAL

Party Central is your one-stop source for all of your professional event and party rental supplies. Our expanding inventory of top quality rental products combined with a renowned customer service reputation ensures that your special event will be a success! We offer total event rental packages perfect for any occasion whether you are planning a corporate event, wedding reception, sporting event or private party. We recognize the importance that your event be produced flawlessly, so we work with you to provide all the party rentals and services you will need to make that happen.

   

DRAFT MAGAZINE

DRAFT Magazine is an American magazine that celebrates the world of beer and beer culture. Published since September 2006, the magazine is known for its articles about "good times and great beer", and for the celebrities that appear on its cover. Subtitled "Life on Tap", it is published by Evan Hughes, and Erika Blurb is the Editor-in-Chief

   

ROUSES MARKETS

Today, Rouses has 36 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi and more than 5,000 team members, with plans for expanding in 2011 through new stores in Lockport, Lafayette and Downtown New Orleans. Managing partners Donald and Tommy have been joined by their children, nieces & nephews, and the Rouse family remains as committed to buying from local suppliers today as J.P. Rouse was in 1923. From Louisiana and Mississippi farms, to Gulf Coast waters, if it’s grown, caught or made in this region, you’ll find it at Rouses.

   

EVANGELINE DOWNS

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is the first “Racino” built in this country from the ground up. We feature a state-of-the-art facility with a new one mile oval. The entire property consists of nearly 750 acres. The track houses nearly 1,000 stalls on the backside. There is a pond in the infield, but no alligators (that we know of). We now have a 7/8-mile turf track with a 1 1/8-mile chute.

   

DIX "ALMOST FAMOUS" DAIQUIRI'S

We serve Plate Lunches Daily and Boiled Crawfish. We also have 11 different Daiquiri's and nightly drink specials.

   



GOLD SPONSORS



SAM ADAMS BREW UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AREA

Jim Koch founded The Boston Beer Company in 1984 because he believed that Americans deserved better beer. Today, we’re a team of about 350 people, and we all share a common passion for bringing great Samuel Adams® beers to beer lovers everywhere. We've worked hard for the many successes we've enjoyed over the years.

  

ANHEUSER-BUSCH RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

Anheuser-Busch is the global industry leader in promoting responsible drinking and fighting alcohol abuse. We have a vested interest in the responsible consumption of our beers. No company benefits when its products are misused, something acknowledged by the company’s thousands of employees who are raising children, living and working in this society, and driving the same highways as everyone else. Alcohol abuse, drunk driving and underage drinking are problems we would all like to see solved.

Since 1982, we’ve invested more than $830 million in a comprehensive portfolio of more than two dozen community-based programs and national advertising campaigns to promote responsibility and help prevent underage drinking and drunk driving.

The company’s efforts to promote responsibility date back to the early 1900s with a series of print ads that carried the tagline “Budweiser Means Moderation.” Since then, our responsibility campaigns have evolved with changes in society.

Our current campaign was launched in 2004 to encourage adults to drink responsibly, designate a driver or call a cab if they may have had too much to drink and talk with their children about underage drinking. This clear, concise reminder emphasizes that one of the best solutions to address alcohol abuse is to promote personal responsibility.

  

MIKE'S HARD LEMONADE

Lemonade for grown-ups.

  

NITE TOWN STAGE

Nitetown....South Louisiana's Proven # 1 Place to Party. Located in Downtown Lafayette.



MEDIA SPONSORS



COX COMMUNICATIONS

Cox Louisiana is committed to the region. We have more than $1 billion in infrastructure growth implemented or planned for our 17-parish service area across the state of Louisiana. We consistently launch new and innovative products and enhancements, such as Caller ID to the TV, because we know that’s what our customers want. We are leaders in innovation and technology. Our products are great, but our people make us even better. We care about our community because our employees live amongst the 500,000 customers we serve. We’re 1700 employees strong, that’s 3,600 hearts and 3,600 hands here to serve you and the great state of Louisiana.

  

INDEPENDENT WEEKLY

The Independent Weekly was launched in August of 2003 to provide a weekly forum for thinking, educated, involved readers who care deeply about Acadiana's future and help shape the community's vision for it.

  

PLANET RADIO 105.1

Planet Radio has been giving Acadiana new rock for 12 years strong...because of YOU!!!! This is a place for citizens. We'll be able to keep in better contact w/ you, give you things, ask your opinions, etc. Don't forget to check our website, www.planet965.com, for updates on concerts, contests, listen live anywhere on the planet...you get the idea. So, welcome aboard!!!!

  

97.3 THE DAWG

Playing the best music in the world! And maybe one time we made you laugh. Be the first to find out about the hottest events and exclusive contests! By joining the Country Club, you'll receive the Dawg Newsletter (sent out at least twice a month) in your e-mail.

  

ESPN SPORTS RADIO KPEL 1420am

ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." The network airs a regular schedule of daily and weekly programming as well as live coverage of Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Bowl Championship Series, and National Invitation Tournament games.

  

NEWS TALK 96.5 KPEL

Listen Live to 96.5 News Talk KPEL and get the latest local, state, and national news.

  

LAMAR ADVERTISING

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising operates over 150 outdoor advertising companies and 63 transit companies. They reach driving audiences across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico through billboards, digital billboards, bus shelters, benches and buses. Lamar is also the nation's leader in the highway logo sign business, with operations in 19 states and the Province of Ontario, Canada.



WANT TO BE A SPONSOR?



Top of the Hops Beer Festival in Lafayette will offer several sponsorship levels for companies wishing to participate in the inaugural festival and to promote themselves to a very desirable demographic, craft beer enthusiasts.

A partial list of sponsorship levels available.

  • Presenting Sponsor
  • VIP Area Sponsor
  • Stage Sponsor

For more information, please contact Adrienne Bourque at abourque@cajundome.com or Jay Wilson at jay@redmountainentertainment.com