Purple Haze
Abita Brewing Co.
- From:
- Abita Brewing Co.
- Louisiana, United States
- Style:
- Fruit and Field Beer
Ranked #514 - ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- 75
Ranked #38,505 - Avg:
- 3.29 | pDev: 19.45%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 879
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 22, 2026
- Added:
- Oct 19, 2001
- Wants:
- 132
- Gots:
- 1,007
SCORE
75
Okay
75
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Experience the magic of Purple Haze.® Clouds of real raspberries swirl in this tart and tantalizing lager inspired by the good spirits and dark mysteries of New Orleans. Brewed with pilsner and wheat malts along with Vanguard hops, let the scent of berries in the hazy purple brew put a spell on you.
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Ratings by Buschyfor3:
Reviewed by Buschyfor3 from Kentucky
1.96/5 rDev -40.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
1.96/5 rDev -40.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
10oz draft on tap at Old Chicago
A: Looks like your typical wheat beer - hazy, golden-orange body with a thin white head; head retention is surprisingly minimaland there is little lacing. Looks average to be honest...
S: Not much on the nose other than some musky wheat notes. Maybe the fact that this came in a chilled mug explains why the nose seems so dull. Just a faint expression of raspberry in the nose. Defintely was expecting more of a fruit presence here.
T: Slightly tart raspberry taste up front, but any raspberry flavors quickly fade to nothing but typical grainy/cereal-like wheat flavors. What raspberry that is there is really artificial tasting and kind of chalky - reminds me of the berry flavored chewable kids vitamins (I was a Flinstone kid growing up).
M: Kind of chalky and slightly watery.
D: Eh. Not really one that I enjoyed, but I manned up and finished off the mug. Good thing it was a draft special and it was cheap. The fruit presence in this beer was too fake/artificial tasting and the base wheat beer itself wasn't anything to call home about. Can't say I'll approach this one again.
Aug 15, 2009A: Looks like your typical wheat beer - hazy, golden-orange body with a thin white head; head retention is surprisingly minimaland there is little lacing. Looks average to be honest...
S: Not much on the nose other than some musky wheat notes. Maybe the fact that this came in a chilled mug explains why the nose seems so dull. Just a faint expression of raspberry in the nose. Defintely was expecting more of a fruit presence here.
T: Slightly tart raspberry taste up front, but any raspberry flavors quickly fade to nothing but typical grainy/cereal-like wheat flavors. What raspberry that is there is really artificial tasting and kind of chalky - reminds me of the berry flavored chewable kids vitamins (I was a Flinstone kid growing up).
M: Kind of chalky and slightly watery.
D: Eh. Not really one that I enjoyed, but I manned up and finished off the mug. Good thing it was a draft special and it was cheap. The fruit presence in this beer was too fake/artificial tasting and the base wheat beer itself wasn't anything to call home about. Can't say I'll approach this one again.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Spankyrightus from Maryland
3.35/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.35/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
A can into a Nonic.
Haven’t had this one in years, I recall it used to be a trendy beer back in the day.
A thin head and little lacing.
Toasted malt fruited with raspberries dominates the flavor profile. Lighter on the nose than it is on the pallet.
Light bodied mouthfeel, pleasant hops bitterness with a slight raspberry aftertaste.
Jan 31, 2026Haven’t had this one in years, I recall it used to be a trendy beer back in the day.
A thin head and little lacing.
Toasted malt fruited with raspberries dominates the flavor profile. Lighter on the nose than it is on the pallet.
Light bodied mouthfeel, pleasant hops bitterness with a slight raspberry aftertaste.
Reviewed by DraftMonger from Denmark
2.91/5 rDev -11.6%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.25
2.91/5 rDev -11.6%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.25
Copenhagen 8/4 2019. 35,5 cl bottle from Meny, Østerfælled Torv, Kbh Ø. Drawing of some guy dressed up like the bad guy in the Frog Princess on the label. The Brewery calls it a “Raspberry Lager”. Unnerving.
Pours murky orange with a small white head with pink tint. Bubbly. Settles as lonely patch of foam. No Lacing.
Aroma is very fruity in the tart and sourish understanding of the word. Raspberry sweetness with strong tart and acerbic notes.
Medium strong carbonation. Thin, watery and lively texture. Flavor is bit thin. Lightly sweet followed by a somewhat stronger sourness. Almost No Aftertaste.
Nice tart aroma but a very thin cup of beer when it comes to Flavor and texture.
Oct 26, 2025Pours murky orange with a small white head with pink tint. Bubbly. Settles as lonely patch of foam. No Lacing.
Aroma is very fruity in the tart and sourish understanding of the word. Raspberry sweetness with strong tart and acerbic notes.
Medium strong carbonation. Thin, watery and lively texture. Flavor is bit thin. Lightly sweet followed by a somewhat stronger sourness. Almost No Aftertaste.
Nice tart aroma but a very thin cup of beer when it comes to Flavor and texture.
Reviewed by Saturn0088 from Ohio
3.3/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
3.3/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
From the smell of the beer, I thought I would really like this one. The taste was okay but kind of a let down. It feels like it could've been a lot more if it had built in some rich flavor and strong carbonation. But they decided to keep it on the light and airy/fluffy side. Nothing awful - but definitely wouldn't drink again. When it comes to fruit beers, there are many better options out there. As far as raspberry goes, Rubaeus has pretty much set the standard IMO.
Oct 04, 2025
Reviewed by Moneybagsox from Ohio
2.94/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
2.94/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
I can see what they’re trying to do. The after taste and smell is definitely raspberry, but the initial taste is very sharp and kind of reminiscent of metal, I don’t know how else to describe it. As I continue to drink it I don’t taste that metal, maybe my mouth was bleeding lol. Other than that it’s definitely better than the mass produced American lagers I’ve had but it’s not standing out to
Me.
Sep 26, 2025Me.
Rated by Sinfull from New York
2.73/5 rDev -17%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.73/5 rDev -17%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Cloudy, golden color. Medium-sized, white head. The aroma of strawberries and malt. Sweet, malty taste with light bitterness at the end. Drinkable.
Nov 09, 2024
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