Of course a Louisiana brewery  came up with a special beer to celebrate Mardi Gras. Check out the details on Abita Mardi Gras Bock.

So, whether you celebrate Mardi Gras in "The Big Easy" in Louisiana, or just in your big easy chair, here's a beer you may add to the festivities. According to abita.com:

"Mardi Gras Bock

Mardi Gras Bock (January – March) is the first of our seasonal brews. 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.

Suggested temperature: 42°

Suggested glassware: pint, stein, goblet or stange

Beer Profile

ABV - 6.5%

IBU - 25

Here's more about Abita Brewing Company from abita.com:

"Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans.

In its first year, the brewery produced 1,500 barrels of beer. We had no idea what we started. By 1994, we outgrew the original site (now our 100-seat brew pub) and moved up the road to a larger facility to keep up with demand.

We brew over 151,000 barrels of beer and 9,100 barrels of root beer in our state-of-the-art brewing facility. Our lagers and ales are brewed in small batches, hand-crafted by a team of dedicated workers with only the highest ideals of quality. This pride, along with our brewing process, is what creates our great brews.

We are privately owned and operated by local shareholders, many who have been with us since day one."

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