About
Abita Brewing Company, founded in 1986 in Covington, Louisiana, is a craft brewery proud of its southern roots, producing year-round beers like Amber and Purple Haze, seasonal specialties, variety packs, and innovative non-alcoholic options including sodas and hop water. They have expanded to offer Upbeat Vodka Cocktails, the state's first canned vodka cocktail from a craft brewery, and provide contract brewing services for various beverages. Operating taprooms in Covington and New Orleans, they host events, tours, and emphasize green brewing practices.
Year-round Louisiana lagers like Amber and Purple Haze
Gator Pack variety with Doppelbocks and IPAs
Upbeat Vodka Cocktails
Contract brewing services
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What They Make
Amber
Lager
Purple Haze
Lager
Jockamo Juicy IPA
IPA
Strawberry Lager
Lager
The Boot
Lager
Andygator
Helles Doppelbock Year Round
Turbodog
Year Round
Upbeat Vodka Cocktails
Canned vodka cocktails with fruit flavors
Gator Pack
Variety pack with Andygator, Strawgator, AlphaGator, DeltaGator
Hop Water
Non-alcoholic hop water
Root Beer
Soda
Bourbon Street Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Specialty four pack, bourbon barrel aged
Awards
Multiple medals at Great American Beer Festival
2023
Purple Haze - Gold Medal, World Beer Cup
2023
Upcoming Events
Daddy & Me Catering Pop Up
Apr 16, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Orleans Abita
Food Pop Up: StEATS of Italy
Apr 16, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Covington Abita
Heart Shaped NOLA: Dessert Pop-Up
Apr 16, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Covington Abita
NOLA Speed Dating
Apr 16, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
New Orleans Abita
Trivia Night!
Apr 16, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Covington Abita
Latest News
Introduced Upbeat Vodka Cocktails (March 03, 2026); Brewmaster's Blog: How To Start A Brewery Or Microbrewery (March 20, 2026); Canned Beer vs Bottled Beer (December 16, 2025)