Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints’ star running back, is having a pretty good year. Not only did he just sign a two-year, $24.5 million extension, but he also scored an unexpected bonus: a lifetime supply of beer.
Yes, you read that right! Abita Brewing Company, the oldest and largest craft brewery in Louisiana, threw out an offer that has the city buzzing louder than Bourbon Street on Mardi Gras.
When Kamara locked in his new contract, Abita was quick to celebrate their “loyal king.” In a cheeky post on social media, the brewery promised the Saints legend an endless flow of brews.
Do you need my address.. how we do this? https://t.co/JH920UhKYZ
— Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) October 24, 2024
Kamara, never one to miss a chance for a good time, responded with the now-iconic line, “Do you need my address… how we do this?” And with that, Kamara basically became the luckiest guy in NOLA - millions in the bank and all the beer he could ever drink. Talk about a hometown win!
Abita Brewing and the New Orleans Saints form to perfect roster
This beer-to-gridiron connection isn’t just a one-time deal. Abita Brewing recently became the official craft beer of the New Orleans Saints, a partnership that’s all about celebrating the best of Louisiana: football, community, and, of course, good beer.
Abita’s Vice President of Marketing, Heidi Guerra, summed it up nicely: “This sponsorship is a natural fit, and we can’t wait to raise a glass with Saints fans everywhere, through every touchdown and triumph.”
With fan favorites like Abita Amber, Purple Haze, and AndyGator on tap at the Superdome, Saints fans now have even more reason to show up early and tailgate hard. Whether it’s a crushing win or a nail-biting loss, Abita’s got the brews to wash down all the emotions. It’s a partnership that feels like family - loud, passionate, and full of heart, just like New Orleans itself.
Kamara, who has now spent his entire eight-year NFL career in New Orleans, made it clear that he never wanted to leave the Crescent City. “I want to be a Saint. I want to retire here,” he said back in July, and now he’s got the deal (and the beer) to back it up.
With a solid 438 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and a few hundred receiving yards already this season, Kamara’s been as refreshing as a cold pint of Abita on a hot day. If his on-field performance matches his off-field enthusiasm, he might just lead the Saints back to the playoffs for the first time in three years.
So, what’s next for Kamara, the Saints, and Abita? Hopefully, more touchdowns, more beer, and more of that famous Louisiana spirit that keeps fans cheering through every high and low.
As Abita says, it’s all about “Culture on Tap.” With Kamara in the mix, that culture is getting a whole lot more interesting!