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Abita Purple Haze

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Louisiana's most recognised craft beer — a crisp American lager brewed with real raspberries for a delicate fruit aroma and a subtly tart finish. Purple Haze is the beer of New Orleans Jazz Fest, Louisiana beach bars and Mardi Gras: light, approachable and undeniably Southern.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycleantart
fruity
clean
tart
berry
floral
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright raspberry and berry fruit, delicate and inviting rather than assertive.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abita Purple Haze

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright translucency. A modest white head forms with reasonable retention and fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is brisk and even, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright raspberry and berry fruit, delicate and inviting rather than assertive. Underlying cereal notes from the base malt provide structure, while a subtle floral character adds refinement. The fruit impression remains the dominant focal point.

raspberry forwardberry notesfloral undertonecereal malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with immediate raspberry flavor and a light berry tartness. The mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, avoiding sweetness despite the fruit addition. Bitterness is minimal at 10 IBU, allowing the delicate fruit and subtle tartness to define the profile.

tart raspberrylight bodylow bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and remains clean, with a lingering tart raspberry note and no astringency. A gentle drying sensation completes the experience.

dry finishtart aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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