Cheers: Abita Oyster Stout

Abita Brewing Company is introducing a new specialty brew made with Louisiana oysters—Imperial Louisiana Oyster Stout. The recipe comes from Kerry Dale Yoes of Zachary, who won a home brew contest sponsored last March by the Abita Springs brewery. As the winner, Yoes gets to see his brew distributed as an Abita Select offering. Yoes’ beer was the judges’ favorite and earned him the Andy Award. The award was named in honor of Abita’s first home brew contest winner, Andy Thomas, who created the base recipe for Abita Andygator many years ago. “We are especially pleased to offer this new Select because it contains real Louisiana oysters,” said David Blossman, President of Abita Beer. “We want the world to know that seafood fresh from Louisiana is ready and waiting for them to enjoy in so many ways … including as an ingredient in craft beer.” The oysters are added at the boil period towards the end of its creation, adding a salty, intense flavor to the brew. This beer can be found only on tap at certain restaurants and bars—like The Bulldog, Boudreaux & Thibodeaux and The Londoner. Find out if your favorite place is carrying it with the beer finder on Abita’s website.