Beer Fight 1

Saints vs Colts. The first night game of the year at someones house and the first taste test of the season. Each team has a nearby (if possible) brewery representing them, and 3 of their beers.

New Orleans Saints
Abita Brewery
Abita Springs, Louisiana

Beer 1: Abita Amber
Abita Amber is a Munich style lager brewed with crystal malt and Perle hops. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color. Abita Amber was the first beer offered by the brewery and continues to be our leading seller. It has been voted "best beer" in numerous New Orleans reader polls and is used frequently in recipes of great Louisiana chefs.

Beer 2: Abita Turbodog
Abita Turbodog is a dark brown ale brewed with Willamette hops and a combination of British pale, crystal and chocolate malts. This combination gives Turbodog its rich body and color and a sweet chocolate-toffee like flavor. Turbodog began as a specialty ale but has gained a huge loyal following and has become one of our three flagship brews. Just a bit stronger than our other brews, so . . .beware of the dog!

Beer 3: Abita Purple Haze
Purple Haze is a crisp, American style wheat beer with raspberry puree added after filtration. Therefore, you may see raspberry pulp in the beer. The raspberries provide the lager with a subtle purple coloration and haze, a fruity aroma, and a tartly sweet taste.

Indianapolis Colts
Bell's Brewery
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Beer 1: Bell's Amber Ale
Our flagship beer is made from mostly pale malt with some Munich and caramel malts. This gives it a slightly sweet flavor that is balanced by a mélange of American hops. The result is a deep copper color and rich flavor.

Beer 2: Bell's Kalamazoo Stout
A full-bodied stout with plenty of roast flavor. Kalamazoo Stout is available year round, leading our vast portfolio of stouts.

Beer 3: Bell's Third Coast Beer
A golden beer brewed with pale malts. Large American hop additions contribute a crisp refreshing bitterness. A tribute to the Great Lakes, T.C.B. is a truly quaffable beer.
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Results

Saints 10, Colts 41
Abita 53, Bells 46

WINNER: Bell's Amber (22)
2. Abita Amber (19) (Geoff's Favorite)
3. Abita Turbo Dog (17) (Chris' Favorite)
4. Abita Purple Haze (17) (Kevin's Favorite)
5. Bell's Kalamazoo Stout (13)
6. Bell's Third Coast Beer (11)

The winning beer was Bell's Amber, Edging out the Abita Amber by 2. But Abita had the clear cut best beers including all three of our favorites. The Saints ended up getting killed, but their beers took home the victory.