Amber - Abita Brewing Co.

StoneTSR

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

APPEARANCE: The amber poured a little more light orange than I expected and it came along with a touch of haziness. The head was full of big, lively bubbles about an inch thick, but it quickly dissipated.

SMELL: Mild hops and strong honey come through the most in the nose. Some pine is present as well, it smells quite a bit like an IPA.

TASTE: Wow. This is not the typical amber. It has a lot of citrus flavors, most notably grapefruit, upfront. There is also a distinct pine character. Oddly, as this beer fades away onto the palate, it also becomes a little smoky and then finally finishes with a note of licorice. Odd, but tasty beer.

MOUTHFEEL: Abita Amber is pretty solidly carbonated beer. The bubbles are tiny, light and very excited as they hit the palate. A bit of sweetness is left on the tongue after each sip, but overall, this is a dryer beer.

OVERALL: The Abita Amber is on the lighter side, but still an interesting beer. If you're in the mood for something light and refreshing, this would be a good call. If you prefer a little more body, however, it might not be the right brew.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2011 08:35:20 | More by StoneTSR

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +9%

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jeonseh

Indiana

2.16/5  rDev -37.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25

A - Light reddish brown with golden hues. Off white foam head that leaves decent lacing

S - Light caramel malt presence and straw. Not much of a nose

T - Caramel malt, light lemon, and slight straw presence. Some but not a lot of flavor

M - Light body with medium carbonation to it

O - Simple, not too flavorful but unoffensive amber

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 02:05:43 | More by jeonseh

BeerDreadz

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +16.3%

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Tavo2311

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

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JAHMUR

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -12.8%

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leftstagebrew

North Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -27.3%

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aflies

Arizona

3/5  rDev -12.8%

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CardiacNP

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +9%

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DrJay

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

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JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +9%

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Hopinista

Nevada

2.75/5  rDev -20.1%

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Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

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Kentucky

2/5  rDev -41.9%

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jmint

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +23.5%

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Rhettroactive

Virginia

3/5  rDev -12.8%

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FrankShirley

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +9%

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Kelp

New Hampshire

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

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jd18

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +9%

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bigflu

West Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

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rondufresne

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

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ummswimmin

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

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zenithberwyn

California

4.25/5  rDev +23.5%

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Amerikon

California

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

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CDCNAM

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -12.8%

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