Mardi Gras Bock
Color is pure copper, exactly matching the unoxidized metal. Beautiful. The head was outstanding, but I did make an over-aggressive pour. It faded to a normal cap, but didnt stick to the glass well. Standard Abita aroma. I swear they could make a Hefe and Id be able to tell it came from Abita from smell and aftertaste alone. I dont know what it is, maybe that Abita Springs water, but all their beers have it. Kind of yeasty and malty at the same time. Nice mouthfeel. Its a bock alright. Taste is malty, malty, malty. I meal of a brew. I assume there is hops in there someplace, but youd have to show me the brewer adding them for me to believe it. We have discovered that The Wife is a fan of the bock style. As she also enjoys that Abita character so this one was a real winner for her. I enjoyed it as well. Great example of an Abita brew that Ill be sure to get again before they run out for the season. Butch