In Louisiana, a Craft Brew Tour Louisiana recently introduced a new craft brewery trail, aimed to complement the state's rich culinary and music tourism. "We have great passion for food and music" Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne said in a telephone interview soon after announcing the Louisiana Craft Brewery Trail. Beer obviously goes with both passions, and particularly well with Louisiana seafood. The new visitors" trail, created by the state in cooperation with the Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild, features seven breweries that showcase Louisiana-made beers, often made with locally grown produce and ingredients, like the malt and hops that flourish along the state's bayous. Mr. Dardenne sampled beers from all the breweries when the new trail was announced, including a strawberry-flavored one produced by Covington Brewhouse and another made with sugarcane, Canebrake, the flagship beer of the Parish Brewing Company. "It was interesting - sweet with a hint of bitterness," he said, although he admitted that he did not have an especially discerning palate. The other breweries on the trail are: Abita Brewing Company, Bayou Teche Brewing, Chafunkta Brewing Company, NOLA Brewing Company, and Tin Roof Brewing Company. Two breweries in Shreveport - Red River Brewing and Great Raft Brewing - are expected to join the trail by the end of the year, and others will be added as Louisiana's craft brewery industry expands. Visitors can find information online about each brewery including its history, tour information and hours of operation. Individual brewery pages offer itineraries suggesting nearby places to stay, entertainment, activities, outdoor adventures and restaurants, many that offer beer pairings. The tours focus on the process of brewing beer, and samples are modest, Mr. Dardenne said, underscoring the importance of safe driving for visitors who plan to drive from one brewery to another. "This is more about craft than draft," he said.