BREWS

Doppelbock Our doppelbock is made with German lager, Munich, and caramel malts. These malts will give it a deep brown color and intense malt character and flavor. It is hopped with German Perle and Hallertau hops. These are the hops that are traditionally used in German doppelbocks. These will give the beer the necessary amount of hop flavor to balance out the sweetness of this very strong lager. The result is a brownish colored beer that is very strong, malty, and flavorful. 

Our doppelbock is a very strong beer that compliments a number of dishes quite well. It is excellent with choice cuts of meat such as lamb and pork chops, but it is especially good with game meats such as venison and duck. It is also very good with sweet sausages and can accompany spicy sausages such as real Louisiana andouille and boudin. 

Ready to sample some Doppelbock? Check here for locations offering Abita Select on draught. 

A Wit, or white beer, is a style that originated in the Louvain region of Belgium in the 16th century. What made the beer different is that it was brewed with unmalted wheat and spices. This gave the beer a very distinct taste and cloudy appearance. It also made brewing very difficult, which is why the beers were not commercially brewed until the 1970s, although it was brewed by local villagers in the region through the centuries. In the 1970s a renaissance of the style occurred in Hoegaarden, Belgium when brewmaster Pierre Celis began to commercially product the beer he had gown up drinking in his village. Traditionally, most Belgian White beers are spiced with coriander and orange peels, but some also include spices such a juniper and nutmeg. The brews are also unfiltered and have a cloudy appearance and fruity yeast taste. 

Our Satsuma Harvest Wit is made with light pale malt, malted wheat, and oats. The oats are added to give a very light color as well as body to the beer. The wheat is used for a couple of reasons. First, with its high protein content, it is used to make the beer cloudy. Also, when it is mixed with the special Belgian yeast it will give a fruity aroma and taste. The beer is hopped very lightly with German Perle hops so as to not overpower the spices.  Finally, in keeping with tradition, it is spiced with coriander and real Louisiana Satsuma citrus. Also, like other Wit beers, it is unfiltered. This makes the beer slightly cloudy, but it also makes it more flavorful. The result is a cloudy but light colored beer with a pleasant citrus aroma and refreshing aftertaste, which is perfect for the summer months. 

Abita Satsuma Harvest Wit is very versatile and can compliment a number of dishes quite well. This brew pairs well with salads, as long as the dressing is not too sweet. A crabmeat salad (a New Orleans favorite) in a light vinaigrette dressing would be perfect. Abita Satsuma Harvest Wit is great with fish; even the most delicately flavored ones. It pairs well with shrimp and lobster, as long as the dishes are not too spicy. Thai dishes, which often have citric notes in their flavor profile, would also perfectly compliment the orange flavors in Abita Satsuma Harvest Wit. 

Abita Satsuma Harvest Wit should appear in stores, restaurants and bars in early June. Check here for locations offering Abita Satsuma Harvest Wit. 

Enjoy, 

Mark Wilson - Brewmaster 

Abita Brewing Company