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Abita Pecan Ale

Abita Brewing Company
United States·Brown Ale·Rank 44 of 50 · The Best American Dark Beers
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Real Louisiana roasted pecans give this amber ale a subtle, nutty flavor and aroma. It is brewed with pale, Munich, biscuit and caramel malts and Willamette hops and fermented with American ale yeast. The roasted pecans are added in the brewhouse. It is a seasonal brew that is available for a limited time only.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttyroastedcaramel
nutty
roasted
caramel
malty
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted pecan and toasted malt character, creating an earthy, comforting foundation.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abita Pecan Ale

◎ Appearance

Amber to light brown in color, with good clarity and a modest tan head that displays fine retention and lacing. Carbonation appears gentle, appropriate for a sessionable brown ale. The body casts a warm, inviting glow when held to light.

amber-brownclearfine lacingmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted pecan and toasted malt character, creating an earthy, comforting foundation. Secondary notes of caramel sweetness and biscuit malt emerge beneath, while Willamette hops contribute a subtle herbal undertone. The overall impression is warm and nutty rather than aromatic or hop-forward.

roasted pecanscaramel maltbiscuit notessubtle herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with prominent roasted pecan flavor balanced by gentle caramel sweetness. The mid-palate develops a toasty, bready character from the Munich and biscuit malts, while bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU. Finish is clean and dry, allowing the nutty character to linger without heaviness.

roasted pecanscaramel sweetnesstoastydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gracefully with a persistent roasted pecan note and subtle maltiness. A light dryness on the palate invites another sip.

pecan aftertastelight dryness
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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