It's the most wonderful time of the year and we're here to help you spread some Christmas cheer... Abita style! From December 1st to the 12th, we'll be sharing gift ideas, beer announcements, giveaways, and more to help you get in the spirit and spread a little Christmas cheer. DAY 1 For day 1 we're releasing our brand new Vapor Fishing Shirt. A great gift for any outdoorsman... or anybody that likes to be comfy while kicking back with their favorite Abita! See more and buy now! DAY 2 #2 on our list of 12 Ways To Spread Abita Christmas Cheer is our Christmas Ale! Every year our recipe changes and this year's brew is a brown ale that is brewed with six types of malted barley. It's hopped and dry hopped with Eureka, Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo and the result is a flavorful ale that is sweet and malty with a pleasant hop aroma. 5.7 ABV | 42 IBU | 29 Lovibond Learn more! DAY 3 Need an easy dish to bring to the next Christmas potluck? Check out our Amber Cheddar Soup! It's perfect for chilly nights, goes great with an Abita Amber, and is #3 on our...
Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1-3/4 cups milk 1-3/4 cups chicken stock 1 (12 ounce) bottle Abita Amber 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2-1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar Cheese (or more, to taste) Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, to taste Cayenne pepper, to taste Directions Melt the butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and chives and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high. Whisk in the milk and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour the mixture into an electric blender and puree until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot over medium heat. Add the beer, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard. Simmer until the foam subsides, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, letting each addition melt before...