Abita Beer is pretty much synonymous with New Orleans, but even if I didn't have all sorts of positive associations with Abita and 
New Orleans, I'd still be happy to drink Abita brews. The Abita Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Abita Springs, Louisiana, about 30 miles north of New Orleans. They've been brewing beer since 1986. One of the reasons for the location of the brewery, and for the quality of their beer, is that the brewery uses artesian well water fed by the Abita springs. They make a variety of beers, some of which you ought to be able to find locally in bottle if not on tap. I note that the best place to find Abita on tap outside of Louisiana are restaurants that offer Cajun or Creole cuisine. Read more
