Fat Tuesday in 2011 is March 8th. Along with your King Cake grab this beer brewed just outside of New Orleans by Abita. 2011 marks their 25th year of craft brewing , another reason to celebrate too!
Commercial Description:
Mardi Gras the first of our seasonal brews. It is brewed with Perle hops and pale and caramel malts. Our Bock is similar to a German Maibock in its high malt content, full body and slightly higher alcohol content. Abita Bock is a very popular brew, especially during our Mardi Gras season. Gruyére, Emmental and Swiss are nice cheese choices with Bock. Great with roasted beef or pork. Try it with Mexican food too.
Style: Maibock
Hops: Perle
Malts: Pale, Caramel
Taste Expectations: Caramel malt flavors mix with bread. Sweet, lightly fruity, grassy. Toasty.
Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft. Jan-March, seasonally.
6.4% ABV
Pic thx t0 @AleYeahBeer