Beer Review: Troegs Nugget Nectar

Troegs: Nugget Nectar
Harrisburg, PA
Style: Imperial American Amber/ Red Ale
ABV: 7.5%
Beeradvocate Rating: A, #1 on top 50 American Amber/ Red Ale list
Serving Type: Bottle
Purchased at: The Foodery

Hop Bitterness (IBU’s): 93
Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, Munich
Hops: Nugget, Warrior, Tomahawk, Simcoe, Palisade
HopBack Hops: Whole leaf nugget
Dry Hops: Nugget, Warrior

Look: Straw/orange

Smell: Nectarine, Tangerine

Taste: Sweet, Tangy

Feel: Sharp, Bitter, Dry

Drinkability: High

I found the extra brew notes above on the Troegs website. This beer is a seasonal beer and is available January thru March. I’ve been meaning to try this beer since I saw it at the Foodery on one of my Friday lunch break visits. As you can see I drink a ton of IPA’s, but I do drink the occasional red ale (ABV permitting). I had no idea that it was rated at the top of its category, it was actually the 7.5% ABV that won me over and I wanted to try something different.

It pours the perfect amber color with a soap sud like head. Instantly you smell nectarine, tangerine, and peach. There are also floral hops present. Nugget nectar tastes sweet and tangy with a hint of apricot. It really has an unparalleled taste. There’s a smooth transition from sharp and bitter upfront to a dry finish. It has decent hop presence all throughout, yet a simple taste compared to scent expectations. I expected a fuller beer, but I’m not complaining. Low carbonation.

My Rating: A. You could def down a case of this over a weekend