Purple Haze

Purple Haze is not marijuana! Instead, the Louisiana based Abita Brewing Company has put together an interesting Raspberry Wheat, 4.20% ABV, refreshing beer that always helps start conversations. The beer itself has a smooth and solid taste that has fruit and wheat in every swallow. Interestingly enough, the smell is very faint, you really need to take a deep whiff if you hope to catch the aroma. The color of this beer is definitely not the inspiration for the name, it can be best described as a cloudy golden color that looks interesting when poured into a pint glass. Interestingly enough, is that the beer is fruit based, and the fruity taste, which is obviously sweet, tastes rather artificial, and reminds me of those rather effeminate wine coolers. Nevertheless, I enjoyed drinking it on tap and it definitely is refreshing and great for chugging. I can see this beer being utilized for beer pong - at least by those who can afford to pay a little more for a domestic. I would actually recommend it, it has a gender neutral appear and can easily convince those who dislike the standard beer taste with something easier to throw back.


Final Verdict: Try this beer! It's a domestic, so the price for a six pack is not outrageous, and worst case scenario, you end up having someone who enjoys fruity drinks take them off your hand. It's nice to try something different every now and then, and why not add a little fruit into your diet?