Restoration Pale Ale - Abita Brewing Co.

Backer2004

North Carolina

3.88/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Received a six pack of Restoration Pale Ale in a bet with a Miami alumnus (loser to Notre Dame in the Sun Bowl). Proceeds of this beer goes to the Katrina relief fund, as it is the first beer to be made in Abita Springs, Louisiana after their disaster.

Appearance (3.5/5): A little on the light side for a pale ale, nice sticky lacing and a one finger head after being poured.

Aroma (3.5/5): Balance of Amarillo hops and caramel malts. Could use more hops.

Taste (4/5): Slight bitterness at first, with a malty sweetness at the finish. Citrus notes throughout.

Mouthfeel (4/5): Medium body with a ton of carbonation. No alcohol warmth.

Drinkability (4/5): Perfect after mowing the lawn - quenching even on a Louisiana summer evening.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2011 00:14:13 | More by Backer2004

YeahWall

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

05-18-2013 02:14:19 | More by YeahWall

ajtorres311

Florida

3/5  rDev -13.8%

05-17-2013 15:52:48 | More by ajtorres311

BYOFB

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

05-14-2013 01:05:29 | More by BYOFB

aLenwell

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

05-13-2013 23:18:07 | More by aLenwell

Tschnab

New York

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

05-13-2013 17:35:30 | More by Tschnab

rph97

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

05-10-2013 20:17:21 | More by rph97

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +14.9%

05-10-2013 18:53:38 | More by JamesStreet

Compton25

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

05-10-2013 12:05:45 | More by Compton25

DrJay

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

05-10-2013 02:57:50 | More by DrJay

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

05-08-2013 19:24:23 | More by blknikon

jmint

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

05-07-2013 05:12:34 | More by jmint

jgurley

Florida

3.94/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Pours a rich gold in my tulip. One finger head dissipates to a thin layer and laces well. I smell the crystal hops. Citrus. Taste is crisp up front, not much at all across the middle, and hop bitterness on the back with an odd soapy aftertaste. A fairly unimposing and drinkable pale ale. Very refreshing mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 22:13:04 | More by jgurley

Sludgeman

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +14.9%

05-04-2013 23:36:57 | More by Sludgeman

tigermaniac72

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

05-03-2013 19:22:50 | More by tigermaniac72

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

05-02-2013 00:27:07 | More by Chucker17

rondufresne

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

04-29-2013 02:09:07 | More by rondufresne

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

04-21-2013 06:29:43 | More by WDJersey

Chaney

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

04-19-2013 01:31:35 | More by Chaney

metter98

New York

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: The beer is crystal clear yellow in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger high off white head that died down, consistently leaving a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface and some lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Light aromas of citrusy hops are present in the nose.
T: The taste is very similar to the smell and has flavors of orange citrus along with a slight amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is really easy to drink and would make for a good selection if someone wants some citrusy hop flavors without the associated bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 21:12:06 | More by metter98

Dbot

Delaware

4/5  rDev +14.9%

03-25-2013 20:45:41 | More by Dbot

fastrodney

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

03-24-2013 21:09:22 | More by fastrodney

tom91281

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

03-24-2013 18:59:45 | More by tom91281

beerme626

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

03-23-2013 23:47:51 | More by beerme626

klesniew

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +29.3%

03-23-2013 21:05:54 | More by klesniew