Abita Brewing, of Abita Springs, LA, announced today their newest beer, Jockamo IPA.

Jockamo IPA is described as a traditional India Pale Ale made with the best British pale and light crystal malts that give the beer a bright color and malty flavor.

This full-flavored beer is hopped and dry hopped liberally with Willamette and Columbus hops from the Pacific Northwest and has a 6.5% A.B.V. The spicy and bitter aroma of the hops contrasts nicely with the pleasant sweetness of the malts. Jockamo has a strong flavor that entices and excites the palette.

The newest Abita brew takes its name and inspiration from the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. Mardi Gras Indians are mostly African-American Carnival revelers who dress in elaborate hand-made costumes influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. Collectively, their organizations are called "tribes".

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Jockamo is one of the chants heard as the Tribes march, dance and sing through the streets of New Orleans as they have done for over 250 years. Beautiful costumes of feathers, beads and sequins mark their secret parades and competitions between the tribes. Ancient Afro-Creole rituals and language celebrate their cultural traditions.

The literal translation of Jockamo is no longer clear, but the meaning is understood among the Indians. Loosely translated it signifies "we mean business" or "don't mess with us". Originally it would have been Cajun (a liberal mix of French and English) and literally translates to "the fool we will not play today".

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