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Abita Two Boots Saison
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:03 pm
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We are happy to announce that Abita Beer will be creating our first ever collaboration brew with Birrificio del Ducato. Two Boots, appropriately named for the shape of Louisiana and Italy, is a Saison brewed with peppercorn, lemon balm and honey.
Birrificio del Ducato is an award-winning craft brewery located in Parma, Italy that uses natural and local ingredients. Brewmaster, Giovanni Campari, visited our brewery recently to meet with me and conduct a small initial brew.
Two boots will be made with pilsner and wheat malts and hopped with German Perle hops. We used a local producer of raw honey, Blood River Honey, to give the brew a very dry finish, which is great for a Saison. The addition of the lemon, green and pink peppercorn enhances the overall flavor of the brew.
The honey is added in the brewhouse at the end of the boil, and then the lemon balm and pepper is added in the aging tank. Adding the pepper to aging tank will impart the flavor and aroma without adding as much heat and spice. Finally, adding the lemon balm to the aging tank will impart the fresh flavor and aroma of the herb. In the end this is a very balanced beer with the flavors of the malted barley, wheat, hops, yeast, herbs, and honey all blending together for a refreshing brew.
My thoughts: Taste has a good bit of pepper and spice upfront. Can taste a hint of honey sweetness in the finish. I usually like Saisons but this one isn't a favorite.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:18 pm to cdaniel76
Had it at Lagers a couple weeks ago. Certainly not the best saison I've had, but not bad though.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:21 pm to cdaniel76
Saw it at calandros the other day and really wanted to get it, but after the last beer I bought from abita (Baltic porter) I decided to pass
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:39 pm to cdaniel76
I was pleasantly surprised by it. Pretty solid beer, and at a good price too.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 7:45 pm to BottomlandBrew
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I was pleasantly surprised by it. Pretty solid beer, and at a good price too.
I agree, I am a fan and have gone back and bought more. Good summer beer. I would crush in cans
Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:25 pm to cdaniel76
I liked it, a little more complex than most saisons.
Posted on 7/14/15 at 10:48 am to BottomlandBrew
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I was pleasantly surprised by it. Pretty solid beer, and at a good price too.
Thought so as well.
Posted on 7/14/15 at 10:50 am to BMoney
Yeah, pretty good really. WAY better than the Baltic Porter.
Posted on 7/14/15 at 11:19 am to cdaniel76
quote:that's disappointing to hear
My thoughts: Taste has a good bit of pepper and spice upfront. Can taste a hint of honey sweetness in the finish. I usually like Saisons but this one isn't a favorite.
Posted on 7/14/15 at 11:27 am to BottomlandBrew
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Pretty solid beer, and at a good price too.
How much was it? For some reason i thought it was around $10.99-12.99, or was that Baltic Porter?
Either way, that's too expensive for something from Abita, IMO. I shouldn't have to pay more for something an hour down the road, and have Lagunitas' bombers for $3 less/bottle.
Posted on 7/14/15 at 11:28 am to BugAC
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How much was it?
3.99 for the few that I grabbed
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I shouldn't have to pay more for something an hour down the road, and have Lagunitas' bombers for $3 less/bottle.
A major disappointment with them..How is it easier to get a fresh IPA from the west coast before one gets to me from an hour away..
Posted on 7/14/15 at 11:37 am to GeauxPack81
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after the last beer I bought from abita (Baltic porter) I decided to pass
god that was terrible. one of the worst abita beers ive had
Posted on 7/14/15 at 8:13 pm to cdaniel76
Where are yall getting it in bottles? Two Rouses didn't have it, and last time I was at a Whole Foods they didn't have it either.
Posted on 7/14/15 at 10:12 pm to cdaniel76
What are you doing drinking beer ?
This post was edited on 7/14/15 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 7/15/15 at 9:21 am to LNCHBOX
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Certainly not the best ______ I've had, but not bad though.
I think this should be on every bottle of Abita, except Jockamo. That one should just say "Tastes like horse piss!"
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