Abita Christmas Ale (USA)

The Data

Country USA

Style Specialty — Christmas Ale

Retail Price 7.99, 6-pack 12 oz. bottles

ABV 5.8%

Score 4 Stars

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.