Abita Turbo Dog
…Yes I’m bad at keeping this up to date. I know this! I’m SORRY! Since the last time I did get a bunch of new beer in that I will go over quickly before I get into my “Turbodog” review.
New last week: Abita; Turbodog, Purple haze. Bear Republic; Racer 5, Red Rocket. Horny Goat; Exposed, Belgium Wheat, Hopped and Horny. Also Goose Island Matilda. Now onto my review of “Turbodog”
The label for “Turbodog” is pretty plain, the front doesn’t give you much of an indication of what your getting, those boys in Louisiana must all think we’ve all had it before! Upon some further investigation (turning the bottle around) I learned its a dark brown ale…. kinda. Its brewed with several different malts and fermented using an German ALT yeast.
This hodgepodge of brewing brings out the characteristics of a dark ale and some of the flavors of a stout with out the bitter finish. I’d have another, but I wouldn’t have named it “Turbodog” unfortunately they didn’t ask me!
Turbo Dog is solid and I’d definitely have it again, but Purple Haze is really good and an intriguing variety of tastes. Putting it simply, it is Berry Weiss except that it’s good. If you’re in the mood for a fruity beer try a Purple Haze.