Abita Big Easy IPA

Name: Abita Big Easy IPA
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5a83f4a61603da1e101b5e4b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.51 (52105 reviews)

IPA - India Pale Ale 4.5 º 40 IBU

Abita Brewing Company

This Session IPA delivers a bright, refreshing experience tailored for hot climates, balancing a lighter frame with a robust hop profile. A vibrant bouquet of citrus, tropical fruit, and resinous pine emerges from the heavy-handed dry-hopping of Cascade, Amarillo, Centennial, and Simcoe. The addition of lemon peels sharpens the zestiness, creating an invigorating aromatic lift. Despite the lower alcohol content, the American IPA character remains prominent with a crisp, grainy malt backbone that allows the hop-forward profile to lead without overwhelming the palate. It finishes clean and dry, inviting another sip during long summer afternoons.

Appearance. Color is medium gold to light amber with brilliant clarity. It features a medium-sized, white head with good persistence and light lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma with prominent lemon zest, grapefruit, and orange blossoms. Deeper layers reveal resinous pine and subtle tropical stone fruit. A very low, clean, grainy-sweet malt scent provides a minimal foundation, while the fermentation profile remains neutral.

Taste. Immediate hop-forward impact with flavors of lemon rind, spicy pine, and mixed citrus fruits. The bitterness is firm but approachable, supported by a light, toasted bread and cracker-like malt character. It possesses a medium-dry finish with a lingering, clean hop bitterness and a refreshing, citrusy aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a crisp and smooth texture. Carbonation is medium-high, providing a lively prickle on the tongue. There is no detectable alcohol warmth or astringency.

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