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Abita Amber
Beer-a-Day #69
This begins a new six-pack of beers from a single brewer. This time I’m doing Abita Beer. First up is Abita Amber.
Medium amber (duh!) in color, a healthy ivory colored head. Malty aroma with a bit of peanuttiness. Body is heavier than I expected and quite malty.
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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