Two decades ago in downtown Abita Springs a beer was born. The vision for the original Abita Beer from 20 years ago remains unchanged today. Using Abita Springs famous artesian water and the finest ingredients to make a beer of the highest quality and flavor are the secrets to Abita’s success. Abita Golden and Amber were the first beers produced by Louisiana’s original microbrewery, the Abita Brewing Company, housed in what is now the Abita Brew Pub on Levenson Street in the heart of Abita Springs.
To mark this wonderful milestone Abita Brewing Company is releasing a special commemorative beer, the Anniversary Pilsner. The limited edition brew is clean and snappy with a bright floral character, dry hopped with fresh American hops.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Upstate Dave from Hamilton, NY, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/6/2007 5:06:10 PM)
"Poured a medium gold with a malty, hoppy, spicy aroma. The mouth feel was moderate with active carbonation. that enhanced the spicy aftertaste.
Light lacing on the side of the glass. In short this is a very drinkable plisner. Enjoyable on its own or with a variety of foods. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 72oz @ $8.99 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[2] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/9/2007 10:07:54 PM)
"Beer poured pale/golden yellow with very little head or lacing. Aroma was extreme grass and flowers. The flavor was sweet pilsner malts with a lot of floral grassy undertones with mild bitterness and a weird soapy flavor which dissipated as it warmed. The hops reminded me of the spices in doritos...and I'm not sure that is a wonderful thing, although it got significantly better as it warmed."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[3] Review by eaglefan538 from DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/9/2007 9:29:33 PM)
"This could get killed by calling itself a Pilsner, but for creativity I gave it ok numbers. Poured a really ugly pale yellow color, looked a lot like a pale macro. The thin but very persistent head with excellent lacing saved its appearance. The aroma was floral, grapefruity, soapy. The flavor was citrus, floral, soap, some more floral/soapy fragrances, as if my wife walked in the room with a bunch of perfume on, even though she doesn't wear perfume. The pils malts were light but the only thing keeping me from thinking this was really just an American Extra Pale Ale, as the hops were all American. Light thin watery body. Drinkable, but basically hop water, boring."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.59 Unit Cost: $2.12 per Pint
[4] Review by bfeldmann from Wilmington, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/25/2007 12:20:39 PM)
"Poured a nice golden color with big head. Aroma was very floral and grassy. Flavor was nice and crisp. saaz hops and had a malt balance to it. Mouthfeel was smooth. Not what i expected but very good. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.59 Unit Cost: $2.12 per Pint
[5] Review by Vac from San Diego, California, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/15/2007 9:56:09 PM)
"Pours with a golden body topped by a thin to medium thick, white head with some lacing. It’s slightly sweet and malty with a slight grassy, hayey hop note that gives the beer a touch of bitterness. Light bodied, smooth and a touch dry."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.6)
