Mardi Gras Bock | Abita Brewing Co.




Brewed by:
Abita Brewing Co.
Louisiana, United States
abita.com
Style: Maibock / Helles Bock
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.50%
Availability: Winter
Notes / Commercial Description:
Abita Bock is brewed with pale, pilsner, and caramel malts and German Perle hops. Our bock is similar to German maibocks with its rich malt flavor and full body. A perfect choice during Carnival season in New Orleans.
25 IBU
Added by BeerAdvocate on 03-17-2002
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Ratings: 774 | Reviews: 261
3.23/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured this Maibock from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. This brew poured a clear amber color, produced a thick clingy head, featured excellent retention and excellent lacing. The aroma consisted of malted barley and earth. Medium in body, this Maibock featured a malted grain backbone, some notes of caramel, fresh baked bread and sweet malt. Fruity esters from the yeast were also present. Balanced nicely with spicy hops, this is a nice session beer- excellent example of an American Craft version of a german classic. Prost!
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured this Maibock from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. This brew poured a clear amber color, produced a thick clingy head, featured excellent retention and excellent lacing. The aroma consisted of malted barley and earth. Medium in body, this Maibock featured a malted grain backbone, some notes of caramel, fresh baked bread and sweet malt. Fruity esters from the yeast were also present. Balanced nicely with spicy hops, this is a nice session beer- excellent example of an American Craft version of a german classic. Prost!
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3.85/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Abita Mardi Gras Bock
12 oz brown bottle
Best by 06/20/12 jet ink on the side of the bottle
Served in a 20 oz tulip glass
Pours a copper and shiny brown with a bleached white head that has a frothy appearance. Nice patterns of sticky webbed lace decorate the side of the glassware.
The aroma has whiffs of grains, cereal and a touch of fruit in the background.
A grainy, malty and cereal flavor provides the backbone with a smooth yeast flare. Some sips give me a hint of pear or apple fruit sweetness. The hop profile is minimal and I'd say this is true to the style and easy to drink.
I leave for the Big Easy tomorrow morning and I plan on drinking my fair share of Abita in the coming days.
Cheers!!
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Abita Mardi Gras Bock
12 oz brown bottle
Best by 06/20/12 jet ink on the side of the bottle
Served in a 20 oz tulip glass
Pours a copper and shiny brown with a bleached white head that has a frothy appearance. Nice patterns of sticky webbed lace decorate the side of the glassware.
The aroma has whiffs of grains, cereal and a touch of fruit in the background.
A grainy, malty and cereal flavor provides the backbone with a smooth yeast flare. Some sips give me a hint of pear or apple fruit sweetness. The hop profile is minimal and I'd say this is true to the style and easy to drink.
I leave for the Big Easy tomorrow morning and I plan on drinking my fair share of Abita in the coming days.
Cheers!!
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3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: single finger head with little retention. Crimson with golden hues, clear body.
S: malt with a mild nutmeg, honey and cinnamon note.
T: grains and malt mostly with a little grassy/sour in the finish. Not as spicey as the aroma.
M: medium body and moderate carbonation.
Overall: Fairly true to the style which isnt one of my favorites.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: single finger head with little retention. Crimson with golden hues, clear body.
S: malt with a mild nutmeg, honey and cinnamon note.
T: grains and malt mostly with a little grassy/sour in the finish. Not as spicey as the aroma.
M: medium body and moderate carbonation.
Overall: Fairly true to the style which isnt one of my favorites.
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Mardi Gras Bock from Abita Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
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