In this beer blog, we are going to sample out Jockamo IPA from Abita Brewing.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on this southern craft brewery, you know the history of this brewery.  If you have not read those beer blog posts, please, read them to get to know Abita Brewery.  Let us get into this India Pale Ale.

It has a clear dark copper color with white head that fades over time.  The smell has some citrus to orange notes.  The taste has a light carbonated orange notes with a nice malty notes that cut through the hops.  The aftertaste is a dry hop finish.  It is a pretty drinkable IPA.

Here is a description from their website (www.abita.com):

Abita Jockamo IPA® is an American IPA brewed with pale, red, and caramel malts. This copper-colored ale is liberally hopped and dry hopped with Willamette and Columbus hops. The flavor is bold like the “Mardi Gras Indians” who march through New Orleans in suits of feathers and beads.

Jockamo has a flavor that entices and excites the palate. The intense hop character adds more spice to the meal and makes it a perfect choice to team up with many spicy dishes. Cheddar and strong farmer cheeses stand up well to Jockamo’s hoppy character. Jockamo goes well with wild game, grilled meats and Thai or Mexican cuisine.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.abita.com

Twitter:  @TheAbitaBeer

In the end, I believe this is one of the best beers this brewery makes in their current line up.  I enjoyed this beer and their Purple Haze Ale.  There Turbo Dog and Strawberry Lager is not bad either.  I have not had everything from this brewery so there might be more beers I need to add to those statements.  I love aroma and taste profile that this beer offers to the craft beer drinkers.  It has a well made malty backbone to cut through the hops.  This is a well made brew that can go with pretty much any dish of food out there.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser13@comcast.net

Twitter:  @djweiser