re: Abita bourbon street baltic porter...

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I know exactly what barrels the bourbon street series brews are aged in. If you picked up Van winkle wheated bourbon from the nose or the taste of that beer I really hope your career utilizes that palate of yours because thats impressive

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Honestly, before the bar owner told me what I was tasting, the initial bitter taste hinted at simple Weller. But the finish, it leaned toward a black walnut flavor. Odd, but something I always equate to PVW.

When I read the countless food and beer threads on here, I honestly believe many have lost their way. There is less comcern for how something tastes rather than how it fits into a particular mold or standard.

Five years ago this place was sucking the dick of Abita Strawberry, now that IPAs and sours are trendy, everyone fawns over the hoppiest monstrosities even if their flavor profile is rather one note and meh.

I can ignore the fact that they call it a baltic porter. The beer itself is thin, decently carbonated, not overly sweet, finishes smooth while under 50 degrees, and has such a strong bourbon smell it intoxicates the taste buds.




Alas, there are those who pursue complication over enjoyment. If that is their wish, so be it.

The beer itself is easy drinking and tastes quite good to me. Substance over label I suppose.