 RblWthACoz (959), Brooklyn, New York, USA
Feb 2, 2008
Pours a clouded amber with little head. Nose is tangy citrus with a bit of hops in there for good measure. Flavor is a softer firm bitter with a slight sweetness that is leafy. Kind of a slight metallic tone to it. Feel is nicely bodied on the liquid and has a good carbonation. Overall pretty drinkable. Smooth and fairly even. Nothing earth shattering, but still pretty good.
ansermadide (175), Kyle, Texas, USA
Jul 15, 2008 (12oz bottle on July 15, 2008 from 6pk trade with William) First of all, before I even pour this, the guy that gave this 6 pack to me said he bought a case of these for only $10. Should I be scared? Red label, "Abita Ale Red Ale". Pours a semi-cloudy orange amber into pint glass with small head, steady carbonation, quickly falling lacing. Yeasty grainish aroma. Flavor is... not that great. I think I made a face with this one. Very light and watery body. Spicy aftertaste. Now... that flavor... bitter yeast. That’s about all I get from it. It’s a bit weird... definitely funky, metallic. I’m still making a funny face. I’d better get used to it. I have 5 left.
Suds_McDuff (984), was CapeTown,SA-now Houston,TX, Texas, USA
Jul 14, 2008 came to my store after mardi gras but what can you say ... has some good foam attributes ... delicious stuff, caramel and other retro red flavours .. very rock lobster ... sure to be an absolute people pleaser... niggles?
pint_size (1004), Austin, Texas, USA
Jul 13, 2008 6-20-08 bottle
Clear amber red orange with a very thick nice frothy head. Smell is very light and has a touch of dough and ever growing rye. Flavor is a hint funky dough in there. Also there is a touch of rye in the flavor as well. Very carbonated with a bitter metallic aftertaste.
dado50 (1), Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
does not count  Jun 22, 2008 Abita makes good beer. The aroma was pleasant; the red color, clear pleasing to the eye, the flavor smooth, excites the palate from the first taste to the last swallow, best from a glass not the bottle to enjoy every drop. To bad this is a seasonal brew.
lb4lb (1340), Austin, Texas, USA
Jun 22, 2008 Pours reddish clear amber with big fizzy beige head. Smell is sweet ambery malt with a cereal like component to it. Taste is lightly hoppy and bitter and has a bit of a rye flavor and a dustiness about it too. Not sure if the lightly funky dustiness is intended...Bubbly carbonation. Not great, but somewhat drinkable.
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