Abita Select Double IPA

Brewed by Abita Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Covington, Louisiana USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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Tap. Semi-clear orange pour. Clingy white head. Aroma of pine hops. taste is very well balanced - hop flavor is up front, but nearly no bitterness. Good stuff.

The newest select. On tap this date at the Abita Brew Pub in Abita Springs. Abita is attempting to copy the likes of Harpoon Leviathan or Stone Ruination IPA with this one, and frankly, they’re pretty much nailing it. Pours a bronze color with a persistent head and nice Chantilly lace lacing. Nose is strongly floral with some wine notes in the background. Flavor is an absolute sensory overload with bitter, piney, woody hops battling it out with the flavor of distinctly sweet rich malts. Notes of pine, oak, grape, apple, citrus, and brandy are all apparent, mingled with too many other flavor notes to identify. Finish is a bitter-sweet chocolate like affair. The best "Select" Abita has produced to date!