Nugget Nectar is a 7.5% ABV Imperial Amber ale from Tröegs in Hershey,
PA. I believe this is a seasonal release that comes out in the winter or
spring, and it's distributed where Tröegs is usually sold. We don't get
it in California, so this was also received in a trade.
Appearance: Rich red/brown, like auburn, or redwood. The head is fairly impressive and leaves concentric rings of lacing on the sides of the glass. The beer is perfectly clear in the glass.
Smell: Nugget Nectar has a surprisingly hop-forward aroma, considering it's an amber (even an imperial amber!) Pine and floral notes dominate here, with a hint of sweetness from the malt.
Taste: Really interesting, and very good! I definitely get a resiny pine character from the hops that is very upfront, and a bit of sweet nuttiness that blends really nicely with the earthy, rustic profile from the hops. There is a hint of lemon zest, but the earthy notes dominate.
Mouthfeel: This beer is an average medium-bodied beer. It's slightly oily and creamy, and a bit sticky on the finish. It's not super impressive, and probably my least favorite aspect of this brew.
Overall: This is a great tasting amber, with its hop kick that lends lots of character. The mouthfeel, though being medium bodied, had a slickness and stickiness that left the residual impression of the beer being heavier than it was. Other than that point though, this is a pretty enjoyable brew. I've been making my way through a six-pack of this this week, and I've been savoring it!
4/5
Appearance: Rich red/brown, like auburn, or redwood. The head is fairly impressive and leaves concentric rings of lacing on the sides of the glass. The beer is perfectly clear in the glass.
Smell: Nugget Nectar has a surprisingly hop-forward aroma, considering it's an amber (even an imperial amber!) Pine and floral notes dominate here, with a hint of sweetness from the malt.
Taste: Really interesting, and very good! I definitely get a resiny pine character from the hops that is very upfront, and a bit of sweet nuttiness that blends really nicely with the earthy, rustic profile from the hops. There is a hint of lemon zest, but the earthy notes dominate.
Mouthfeel: This beer is an average medium-bodied beer. It's slightly oily and creamy, and a bit sticky on the finish. It's not super impressive, and probably my least favorite aspect of this brew.
Overall: This is a great tasting amber, with its hop kick that lends lots of character. The mouthfeel, though being medium bodied, had a slickness and stickiness that left the residual impression of the beer being heavier than it was. Other than that point though, this is a pretty enjoyable brew. I've been making my way through a six-pack of this this week, and I've been savoring it!
4/5
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