Abita Gets it Right, Again

Abita Gets it Right, Again

25th Anniversary Vanilla Doubledog

Abita Brewing is one of the more popular micro-brews in the south and has a wide range of options. After 25 years in business Abita took a spin off of their old faithful, Turbodog, and dressed it up for the occasion. 

The color is a nice dark brown, almost black with great clarity and a fluffy head. The nose is deep, roasty with a nuance of sweetness and a dark maltiness. 

At first sip I get the taste of over-roasted, but not burnt, nuts. The nutiness plays well with the hint of vanilla that adds a smoothness. You can tell it wants to have a bite to it, but the vanilla reigns it in and makes it very palate pleasing. 

For a dark beer, it's extremely smooth and refreshing . It's well balanced with a gentle finish that lingers and doesn't sour on the tongue. This little gem makes for a perfect night cap because it would pair well with dessert or could be a dessert all its own. If you did want to pair it up, try it with some hazelnut gelato and make a float or perhaps a a chocolate peanut butter tart. 

One of my favorite things about this beer is that it comes in a 22oz bottle. It's so good that I didn't want it to end. Be careful though, it has 7% alcohol and will sneak up on you. It's that smooth. I would really recommend this beer for anyone. It's interesting enough for a seasoned beer drinker and also great for someone trying to expand their beer palate. If you can find it- TRY IT!