I decided to branch out a little bit and try some brews from a brewing company I don't have much experience with. As part of a mix a six pack from the Wegmans in Bridgewater, NJ, I picked up three brews from Abita Brewing Company. I chose their Jockamo IPA, Amber and Pecan Harvest Ale. It's awesome that Wegmans set up this mix a six pack program. I love being able to try six different beers with one trip to the store! Logo from www.abita.com Abita Brewing Company is located in Abita Springs, Louisiana, about forty miles north of New Orleans. They've been making beer since 1986, and according the Brewers Association (http://www.brewersassociation.org/), Abita is the 25th largest brewing company in the United States, based on 2011 beer sales. Best by stamp of December 2012 The Jockamo IPA pours amber in color. It needed a little time to warm up for me to get any aroma. When it did, it smelled a mix of citrus and caramel malt. C...
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