Abita Jockamo IPA

The hops flavor is just right for an IPA. I love this beer, and I think nothing else accompanies hot boiled crawfish like a Jockamo [Mardi Gras] Indian Pale Ale

I must put in the disclaimer: I live less than 1 mile from the Abita Brewery and have been a fan of their beers since 1986. That being said, Jockamo IPA is my favorite Abita beer yet. It pours a rusty red color with a foamy tan head with lots of persistence. Great lacing. Floral nose with notes of bread and hints of fruit. Its woody/piney, fruity, carmelly, hoppy taste is an awesome combination of complex and interesting while simultaneously being clean and refreshing. It has the moderately bitter hop finish typical of a good IPA. In my, probably biased opinion, its the best balanced beer I know of. Equally sipable or quaffable. Abita came pretty close to the bullseye on this one

12 oz. Deep, clear copper with a small, lasting head. Spiced tea, molasses and slight chocolate aroma is delicious. Flavor is an awesome, earthy blend: dirty molasses, citrus peel, tea leaf, pine resin, cocoa, and herby marshmallow. Palate is smooth and nearly medium-bodied, with some different (from most American IPAs), smooth and rich hops (maybe Fuggles?) on the finish. Unique flavor take on the style that I really appreciate. Wow, this is way more than I was expecting from this one.

I’m really surprised at the relatively low ratings on this one; it’s def. a love/hate beer - you see one 4.3 then a 2.7 - what gives. I’m actually very happy with this beer, good hoppiness but nothing to bowl you over - great balance.

Pours light amber with glass gripping head. Lots of pine, citrus, and a little caramel on the nose. Very nice hop character with a slight maltiness to help ease the hops just a little. This was a really nice IPA.