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Abita Turbodog

Abita Brewing Company
United States·American Brown Ale·Rank 23 of 32 · The Best American Dark Beers
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Abita's dark star — chocolate malt, caramel and toffee with a warming, slightly sweet finish. Named after a local dog rescue tradition. Turbodog is Abita's most complex beer: the choice of New Orleans' serious craft drinkers.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecaramelroasted
chocolate
caramel
roasted
malty
toasty
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent chocolate and caramel sweetness, layered with toasted grain notes that suggest light roasting.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abita Turbodog

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with substantial clarity and a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The color holds a warm amber glow when light passes through. Carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting a creamy collar that persists throughout the drinking experience.

deep mahoganyexcellent head retentiontan lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent chocolate and caramel sweetness, layered with toasted grain notes that suggest light roasting. Subtle dark fruit esters emerge in the background, alongside a faint toffee warmth. Hop presence is restrained, allowing the malt-driven character to dominate without sharpness.

chocolate maltcaramel sweetnesstoasted graindark fruit esters

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with chocolate and caramel building quickly across the palate. The mid-palate carries a gentle roasted character and hints of walnut or hazelnut complexity. Bitterness is subdued at 30 IBU, allowing the sweet malt backbone to remain centered while providing just enough structure to prevent cloying.

smooth entrychocolate, caramel corerestrained bitternessnutty complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with a slightly sweet malt decay that extends into a dry, toasted grain aftertaste. Alcohol warmth sits gently beneath, enhancing the sense of weight without harsh burn.

warming finishmalt sweetnesstoasted aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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