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From the time the monks of St. Francis of Paula brewed the first doppelbocks in Bavaria, it's been a custom for breweries to end the names of their "liquid bread" in "-ator." Abita named their Helles Doppelbock, Andygator, a "creature of the swamp." Unlike many doppelbocks, Andygator is brewed to have a dry finish and emphasize a balance between hops, a pleasant light citrus flavor and bready yeasts. It pairs well with hearty sandwiches, like a blue cheese-crusted burger we made last week at home. Andygator should also pair well with anything cajun-related, blackened and fried. It's also a wonderful departure from the everyday Abita releases.
Sam's lists Andygator in 22-ounce bottles for $5.99. restaurants and bars carrying Andygator include Heaven on Seven, Blue Bayou and Jake Melnick's Corner Tap.
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Used to hate Abita, and drank it only for a when-in-Rome-thing on my trips to New Orleans, picnics and fishing and all that.
But the past year, perhaps it was me, or Abita's expanded selection--whatever the case, I find myself drinking their beers even in Chicago.
This one is pretty good, too.
I tend to prefer the non-helles dopplebocks. This beer is okay, and with so many better options for dopplebocks on the shelf I don't know that I would pick this one up again.
I'd be interested to see what Heaven on Seven wold recommend with this beer. The way it worked with blue cheese was a revelation.
I have found that a nice imperial stout (think Bourbon County) goes really well with bleu cheese.
You're absolutely right, Roy. When the weather turns a bit more nipply, we'll do some beer and cheese pairings for readers.
abita andygator reminds me of pint night at the bull dog on magazine street in new orleans. good pick chuck!
Don't forget: The Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer is just around the corner. It may be the closest I have been to believing in a god.
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