Abita Purple Haze

Abita Purple Haze labelBeer-a-Day #70

This is the second of a six-pack of beers from Abita Beer.

It’s labeled as a “Raspberry Wheat Brew” and as a “Malt Beverage with Raspberries added”. Sounds ominous.

I’m concerned. There’s a lot of stuff floating in it and I’m getting the slightest hint of lightstruck aroma. It also seems overcarbonated. I get a little bit of raspberry, but not too much. It’s not otherwise very flavorful.

I’m afraid I’m going to have to give this one a pass. Something’s definitely wrong with it. I’ll have to try again.

Abita Purple Haze

40 Random Beers Ratings

Of the 40 beers I received for my birthday I’ve tracked thus far how each has rated against the unofficial Hop-Talk beer rating scale. I am a bit behind on my posts, so the snapshot below is probably from mid-February.

The highest score is a 5, which we have never officially given to a beer, but some have come close. Of the first round, Clay Pipe and the very odd style Sam Imperial Pilsner were the tastiest. (to me)

I will catch up with updates and point out which bubble to the top, and which fall to the bottom.

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