Abita Louisiana Red Ale

Bottle: Poured an amber color with a white head. The aroma was sweet malts. The flavor was sweet, mild hops, and malts. Overall, an easy drinker.

Reviewed 7/25/2009 (bottle dated ??): Pours a very clear, red rusty color body, with a big rocky whitish color head, somewhat lasting. Malty, hoppy aroma, sweet and citrusy. Subtle, and enticing. Watery taste, some nutty aftertaste. Some nuttiness in the taste. Sweet tasting.

Medium sized offwhite head, fair retention and lacing. Lightly cloudy amber hue. Malty, grainy nose, good aromatics.Medium body. Medium sweet malts, caramel, light roast and a touch of hop spiceyness. Fairly dry and malty finish.

Another winner from Abita Brewing. This seasonal brew has a creamy head and a slightly bitter taste. Very enjoyable with fried seafood. Get it on draft.

Orange color pour. Hops are on the nose. Taste is of hops but faint. A nice red but indistinguishable from the masses.

Bottle. Pours clear amber with a one finger creamy beige head that leaves spotty lacing. The nose is malt and earth. The taste is caramel, earthy hops and rye bread. Medium mouthfeel. Not that bad

On tap at Acme Oyster restaurant in Covington, Louisiana. Backlogged rating. Had a glass or two of this with Katie and my stepbro Justin while visiting New Orleans for Jazz Festival in April 2009. A simple session brew. One-dimensional caramel malt flavor profile with a bit of toffee and cinnamon spice. A touch of stale hops that finishes quite dry.

Pours an off-white head with legs and a pale amber body. Smells of caramel and hairspray. Flavor is caramel and some spicy hops. Finish has a little bitterness.