Nugget Nectar defector
I love hoppy beers. I’ve had some pretty good beers from the team at The Tröegs Brewery too. So naturally, I bought a 6 pack of Tröegs highly anticipated Nugget Nectar today. But Tröegs Nugget Nectar tastes like mango juice. Bad mango juice at that.
Coming in at a hefty “93ish” I.B.U’s, this Imperial Amber beer definitely has a hoppy kick to it; however, it doesn’t work well. The taste is aggressive, but in a medicine-like way- I found myself getting a headache as I sipped it. The finish is harsh as well.
In fact, I didn’t finish it. I am a Nugget Nectar defector and will taper myself the next time I see something interesting from this brewery.
May 5th, 2006 at 10:08 pm
Hey there Mango Hater…just joking, but I do love mangoes, …and my mouth actutally watered when I read your description. Take another run at the Nectar. You could have had a bad batch, but when in it’s form, this beer brings the hops lover to his/her knees. This beer isn’t in balance for many, but the hops character is absolutely sublime for those who like this style. Don’t despair. Please give this beer a second chance however. Try pairing with some sourdough and aged goat cheese. Apples too. I think you might enjoy it much more on second impression.
-Stephen Lipps, DC Correspondent, Mid-Atlantic Brewing News, and Cert. Beer Judge.