Just a random night, but this ain't your random beer. This guy was selling outta stores left and right, often times on the same day as delivery. No, not some super exclusive nano-brew, or even micro-brew.. no folks, this is from a big name brewer!
Troegs - Nugget Nectar. a 7.5% ABV 93 IBU Imperial Amber. Yes, you can call it a 'one-off' cause they brew it once a year.. but in HUGE quantities. People just scoop it up though! So if you didn't find it, or stock up, tough titties! This gives you the quintessential amber pour (as one would expect) and a nice head. The hop aroma just pours from this brew, full on pine and citrus with a decent amount of caramel malt to back it up. Underlying lemon peel, melon, grapefruit.. to name a few. Simple and complex at the same time. Sorta sweet, full taste upfront that is merely fleeting.. a powerful kick of hops comes swooping in to dominate the taste, but not overpower it. It's bitter and balanced with grapefruit, pine and citrus hops.. fairly sticky. If not for the caramel/toffee and sweet biscuit-y malt backbone this could be mistaken for an IPA. Lingering dry bitterness on the finish with just a touch of sweetness and almost no sign of the 7.5% ABV. A huge beer that leaves nothing to be desired...kudos!
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