Abita Brewing Co. is helping to support a wonderful cause, the filming of a new documentary series about New Orleans food traditions, “Ma Louisianne,” hosted by star chef John Besh.
As filmmaker Gaylon Emerzian writes, “Abita Beer is brewed in the quiet town of Abita Springs, about one hour north of New Orleans, across Lake Pontchartrain. Like any number of businesses in the area, Abita’s microbrewing facility was damaged in Hurricane Katrina. The facility’s roof was torn off and the power was out for six days. A thousand barrels for beer were spoiled. Getting the brewery back on line was a huge endeavor. And while the Abita Brewery was making a comeback, they didn’t forget those less fortunate.

Shortly after the hurricane, Abita launched Restoration Ale, a light, English-style pale ale. Abita donated a portion of the profits from the sale of each six pack to Katrina relief and to date has raised almost $600,000.

We applaud Abita’s efforts to help keep the community and culture of New Orleans alive.