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Abita Maison Blanc brewed for New Orleans Tricentennial

Abita celebrates New Orleans Tricentennial with debut of Maison Blanc New brew to toast to 300 years of Crescent City...

December 12, 2017 at 3:24 PM

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Abita Brewing Co. refreshes product designs for 30th anniversary

Press Release: New looks showcase characters and scenes inspired by the spirit of New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) — Abita Brewing...

February 17, 2016 at 5:40 PM

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Abita Bayou Bootlegger marks brewer’s entry into hard soda category

Press Release: (New Orleans, LA) — Abita Brewing Company has released an alcoholic version of their famous root beer, the first...

December 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM

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Abita Seersucker Summer Pils seasonal draft, six-packs coming in June

Abita Seersucker Summer Pils (June – September) is a traditional pilsner with a full bodied malt flavor, hop bitterness and a light...

May 28, 2014 at 10:37 AM

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Abita Grapefruit Harvest IPA debuts this Friday

Fans of Abita Brewing’s Harvest Series can check out the brewery’s latest Louisiana-grown invention during a pub crawl through downtown...

December 4, 2013 at 10:37 AM

The Abita Brewing Co. hires Jaime Jurado as Director of Brewing Operations

Press Release: (Abita Springs, LA) - The Abita Brewing Company is pleased to announce Jaime Jurado will join the company as Director of...

October 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

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Abita Seersucker Summer Pils highlights brewery’s upcoming new lineup of beers

(Abita Springs, LA) - The latest from Abita Brewing Co.'s email newsletter... --- Exciting new announcements for 2014. We have...

August 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM

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More on Abita Brewing’s $12 million expansion

A drawing by Slidell architect Joseph F. Schneider Jr. shows what a $12 million expansion to the brew house, cellar space and visitor's...

July 20, 2013 at 10:56 AM

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Abita Andygator six-packs coming in October, Grapefruit Harvest IPA formally announced

(Abita Springs, LA) – The Abita Brewing Company is pleased to announce that their popular Andygator® will soon be available in...

July 15, 2013 at 2:41 PM

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Abita Grapefruit Harvest IPA coming this winter

(Abita Springs, LA) - Abita Brewing revealed this week a future new beer release: Abita Grapefruit Harvest IPA. The beer which is a...

July 13, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Abita Brewing’s expansion will bring annual capacity to 360,000 barrels

David Blossman, Abita president, said the work will involve bringing in a 200-barrel brewhouse and adding 17,500 square feet of space to...

July 2, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Abita Brewing Co. breaks ground on $12 million expansion project

The Northshore beer maker has broken ground on a $12-million project to expand its brewery office space and double its production of...

June 22, 2013 at 9:44 AM

Abita Beer owner, brewmaster chat with All About Beer (video)

All About Beer Magazine holds its first American Craft Beer Week tasting with Abita Beer owner, Dave Blossman, and...

May 14, 2013 at 1:54 PM

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Abita Lemon Wheat debuts as new seasonal this month

Press Release: (Abita Springs, LA) – The Abita Brewing Company is proud to introduce Lemon Wheat as their new summertime seasonal...

April 3, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Abita Brewing Co. to add new summer beer

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We've got a new brew in the works that'll be sure to be your new summertime favorite! Stay tuned for the official announcement. #craftbeer

— Abita Beer (@TheAbitaBeer) March 25, 2013

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Abita Spring IPA to replace Red Ale in seasonal lineup beginning in March

Press Release: (Abita Springs, LA) – The Abita Brewing Company is proud to introduce Spring I.P.A. as its newest seasonal brew....

January 30, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Abita Brewing Co. remembers Jim Patton

Jim Patton, brewer and craft beer pioneer, sadly passed away last week at the age of 59. Jim was one of the co-founders of the Abita...

November 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Abita Brewing co-founder, Jim Patton, passes away at 59

Jim Patton, a pioneer in the American craft beer brewing movement and a founder of Abita Brewing Co. and Zea Rotisserie & Brewery, died...

November 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM

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Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager returns

The beer returned within the past week. Strawberry Harvest Lager is a wheat beer made with real Louisiana strawberries, picked late in...

March 3, 2012 at 9:34 PM

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Abita Brewing cans debut on Monday

Press Release: (New Orleans, LA) The Abita Brewing Company is pleased to announce the debut of three of its flagship brews in cans:...

February 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Abita Bourbon Street Biere de Mars

July 27 at 9:00 PM

Abita Vanilla Naughty Quaker Ale

July 27 at 8:58 PM

Abita Oak Barrel Aged Pecan Harvest Ale

July 27 at 8:54 PM

Abita Spiced Christmas Ale

July 27 at 8:52 PM

Abita Pumpkin SOS Ale

July 27 at 8:51 PM

Abita Coffee Dog Ale

July 27 at 3:21 PM

Abita Wrought Iron IPA

May 23 at 12:56 PM

Abita Broken Levee IPA

May 19 at 10:20 AM

Abita Laffite’s Blackstrap Ale Aged in Rum Barrels

May 6 at 12:22 PM

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Abita Bourbon Street Baltic Porter

April 20 at 11:11 AM

Abita Strawgator Strawberry Doppelbock

Abita Strawgator Strawberry Doppelbock

April 20 at 11:08 AM

Abita Imperator Black IPA

Abita Imperator Black IPA

April 20 at 10:48 AM

Abita Creole Cream Ale

April 20 at 10:45 AM

Abita Bourbon Street Imperial Stout

Abita Bourbon Street Imperial Stout

April 20 at 10:39 AM

Abita Lemon Wheat Ale

Abita Lemon Harvest Wheat Ale

April 20 at 10:10 AM

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Abita Octoberfest Lager

April 20 at 12:56 AM

Abita 30°N 90°W IPA

April 20 at 12:50 AM

Abita Mardi Gras NEW 12 oz label FRONT

Abita Mardi Gras Bock

November 13 at 12:52 PM

Abita Debauchery IPA

November 10 at 8:05 PM

Abita Macciato Espresso Milk Stout

November 7 at 12:59 PM