Tröegs Nugget Nectar
Appearance -- Pours a coppery amber hue with two fingers of sudsy cream head and quite a bit of lacing. Very bright. Smell -- Juicy fruit, citrus, leafy hops, and a bit of menthol. Gently toasted malt and raw cane sugar. Taste -- Hops lend a little bit of everything: pithy citrus, juicy fruits, leafy and medicinal vegetation, and a modicum of spiciness in the finish. Malting is lightly toasted and slightly sweet, akin to raw cane sugar. Moreover the malt stays in the backdrop and leaves the heavy lifting to the hops. As advertised, it's an uber-hopped amber ale. Lingering flavors of dry toast and citrus pith. Mouthfeel -- Medium-bodied, mildly viscous, with moderate carbonation. Drinkability -- I had one of these a few weeks ago and this was remarkably more bitter. Honestly, I think the mild hop fade does Nugget Nectar some good. Still quite hoppy, though MUCH more balanced and less rough. That said, this beer is a little over-hyped. Quite good, and I'm glad there are five more in my fridge, but not the revelation that so many people make it seem.