It's Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent and the close of Mardi Gras. I've never been to New Orleans, although I have great respect for a town that completely embraces the concept of the to-go cup and eschews open container laws. So, in keeping with a theme, we're each sampling a beer from Louisiana this evening.
My beer is the Turbodog, a brown ale from Abita. As you can see from the picture, it's dark, almost black with some reddish tints. Strong malt aroma, and the taste is of roasted chocolate malt. Interesting that I sampled this a day after the Troegs Scratch 57, as I can see some similarities in their foundation. Not saying they're similar, just saying they probably knew some of the same people growing up. For such a dark color beer, there's a thin mouth feel - not a very dense or heavy beer. Abita brews about 30 miles north of New Orleans, and they've been turning out brews since 1986.
Thing to Think About Today:
Listen, if we're going with a theme, we're sticking with the theme. So go ahead and think about Dr. John, a fantastic musician I've had the privilege of seeing in person when he was on a an east coast tour a few years back.
If you're still looking for something to think about related to today's topic, I recommend you check out Treme, the David Simon HBO series that explores life in New Orleans post-Katrina, with a particularly awesome focus on music (including some Dr. John appearances). Plus, Freamon and Bunk from The Wire play prominent roles, the former as an Mardi Gras Indian Chief, the latter as a freelance trombone player.
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