Abita Christmas Ale (USA)
The Data
Country USA
Style Specialty — Christmas Ale
Retail Price 7.99, 6-pack 12 oz. bottles
ABV 5.8%
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, deep amber with a fine creamy head.
Aromatics
The nose is complex with generous malt and toffee notes with piney and mildly earthy hops notes.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and silky malt-driven core with waves of caramel, toffee, brown bread, and dark chocolate with hints of brown baking spices.
Intensity & Texture
Full-bodied while being vibrant on the palate with great balance with a slightly dry finish.
Cool Factor
We love seeing the many expressions of Christmas Ales brewed around the globe. Abita has been making expressive beers for decades.
Value Grade
We love a robust, craft Christmas Ale sold at a very competitive price.
Analysis
The Abita Christmas Ale is a brown ale that is brewed with six types of malted barley and fermented with American Ale yeast. It is brewed with pale malt as well as a combination of Caramel, Biscuit, Munich, and chocolate malts. It is hopped and dry-hopped with Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo and has a nice piney and citrus hop flavor and aroma. The result is a flavorful brown ale that is sweet and malty with a pleasant hop aroma. This seasonal beer is available in November and December.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled poured into a traditional Ale or pint glass. Serve at happy hour or with rich stews or your favorite burger.