Abbey Ale - Abita Brewing Co.

DrinkinBoy

Georgia

3.33/5  rDev -9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Abita Abbey Ale appears a almost opaque amber with a light beige yet thick head. The head's retention is good, and it clings well to the glass.

The smell is typical of Belgians with hints of spice and fruit notes similar to baked apple and candied apples.

Its taste is a little hot, but that is to be expected with an 8% monster. It is very complexed. The taste starts with piney-like and bitter notes. The mid palate has the baked and candied apples notes similar to the smell. It ends very sweet.

The mouthfeel is thick, and is very lightly carbonated.

Its drinkability is okay. One is all that is needed anyways, but the after taste does not make you craving another.

Overall, I think it is an impressive beer especially since it is coming from Abita, who is known for very "sessionable" beers. I like seeing breweries trying things off their normal path. It is definitely worth a try, and you might just need a buddy to finish it with you.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2010 02:39:46 | More by DrinkinBoy

SFC21

New York

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

06-13-2013 00:02:44 | More by SFC21

Mikecap

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

06-12-2013 00:34:11 | More by Mikecap

drinkAK

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +23%

06-11-2013 17:12:58 | More by drinkAK

backphish

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

06-10-2013 01:04:10 | More by backphish

maxwelldeux

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -24.9%

06-03-2013 03:03:06 | More by maxwelldeux

craftbeerasian

Florida

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-30-2013 19:15:30 | More by craftbeerasian

JISurfer

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-29-2013 03:30:00 | More by JISurfer

tgatort

Florida

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-27-2013 04:34:18 | More by tgatort

maketheheartglad

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-27-2013 04:27:54 | More by maketheheartglad

Erice78

Florida

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-17-2013 20:37:35 | More by Erice78

EdelweissDad

Georgia

2.75/5  rDev -24.9%

05-14-2013 23:24:03 | More by EdelweissDad

amstokesdb9

Virginia

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-11-2013 02:44:43 | More by amstokesdb9

ajtorres311

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-10-2013 16:40:53 | More by ajtorres311

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

05-02-2013 20:57:21 | More by RedneckBeerz

justinm4bama

Alabama

4/5  rDev +9.3%

04-28-2013 02:35:37 | More by justinm4bama

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

04-27-2013 04:49:35 | More by WDJersey

GraduatedCashew

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

04-25-2013 16:56:54 | More by GraduatedCashew

BillyPirate

Arkansas

4.19/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Bottle poured into a snifter

A - Nice fluffy head with impressive lacing. Dark golden hue.

S - Distinct presence of banana, plum esters.

T - Ripened banana tempered by caramel. Does an excellent job of masking its 8% ABV. Slight but pleasant peppery aftertaste.

M - Great balance between slick and mildly chewy.

O - Not a big fan of Abita but this is an excellent and very accessible representation of a Belgian dubbel.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 14:36:19 | More by BillyPirate

Beermazter310

Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

04-11-2013 03:41:38 | More by Beermazter310

swoopdog

Arkansas

5/5  rDev +36.6%

04-07-2013 23:41:52 | More by swoopdog

bacasnax

Florida

4/5  rDev +9.3%

04-02-2013 00:19:39 | More by bacasnax

bsuedekum

Missouri

3/5  rDev -18%

03-23-2013 19:05:32 | More by bsuedekum

naturallight1

Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

03-23-2013 01:39:30 | More by naturallight1

twizzbeatz

Florida

3/5  rDev -18%

03-20-2013 00:43:59 | More by twizzbeatz