Tröegs Nugget Nectar
Poured out of a firkin at Frisco Grille in Columbia, Maryland (10/20/09). Served in a pint glass at a slightly higher than desired temperature. Appearance: Pours a beautiful shade of lushes golden amber with a one finger off-white head. Smell: A piney and hoppy scent with malty tones in the background and deep floral bouquet. Great smell. Taste: Intense but very balanced hop flavor which seems to be helped out through cask conditioning. Next comes the malt which works in perfect harmony to add a wonderfully complex flavor that is never overwhelming. A floral element rounds out a truly delicious beer. Mouthfeel: Cask conditioning has made a great beer even better with a thick and creamy mouthfeel added to a slippery hop characteristic. Drinkabilty: very drinkable as this beer seems to flourish from a cask with a hop assault that maintains and delicate balance of being intense yet never harsh. Overall I find this to be the best example of an Imperial American Amber ale that I have tried. Highly recommended.