Nectar IPA - Nectar Ales

spinrsx

Ontario (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle from Wegmans Syracuse NY for 2$

Appearance - Slightly hazy light copper colour with an above average size fizzy/frothy off-white coloured head. There is an average amount of carbonation and there is some good lacing. The head lasted for over 5 minutes.

Smell - Malts, hops, grapefruit, oranges

Taste & Mouth - There is an average amount of carbonation and I can taste hops and malts mixed with caramel. There is also some pineapple mixed with oranges and grapefruit. It ends with a sweet and mildly hopped aftertaste.

Overall - Not that much different from a Union Jack in my opinion. I'd like to open the 2 side by side. My bottle was a little out of date but I can tell this is still a fantastic IPA. I'll try it again.

Serving type: on-tap

11-15-2012 01:31:42 | More by spinrsx

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-23-2013 23:46:14 | More by Slatetank

hosehead83

Ohio

3.51/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a "stubby" 12oz. bottle with an attractive hummingbird label.
Clear, copper-gold with a moderate head of off-white foam.
Aroma-Faint floral hop note
Taste-Toasted malt, soft floral hops. Nicely balanced but more of a pale ale feel than an IPA. Innofensive and pleasant, would make a good "starter" IPA for those just venturing into the wonderful world of the hophead.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 21:52:42 | More by hosehead83

MSandahl23

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-23-2013 11:26:11 | More by MSandahl23

Dcunicelli

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%

05-20-2013 21:28:10 | More by Dcunicelli

bcuz7

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-19-2013 21:40:33 | More by bcuz7

Maximusmaximus

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

05-15-2013 15:55:14 | More by Maximusmaximus

Jamison85

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-13-2013 01:53:58 | More by Jamison85

pschie1

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-12-2013 20:38:45 | More by pschie1

Bucktron18

Illinois

3.45/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz Bottle, no freshness date. Light coppery orange with an off white head that quickly settles down to a fine lace. Slightly hazy. Not much of an aroma. Surprisingly more malty than hoppy at first. Up front there is light hop and some syrupy malt notes. Good solid bitterness at the end that doesn't linger. Mouthfeel has a slight viscosity that seems to go along with the syrupy malty note in the flavor. Overall a solid, easy drinking IPA. Could definitely use a little more hop aroma to really feel like an IPA as you drink it.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 00:22:28 | More by Bucktron18

George1799

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-10-2013 19:24:54 | More by George1799

jamisonspitzer

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-10-2013 18:40:46 | More by jamisonspitzer

st9647v3

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-10-2013 01:30:45 | More by st9647v3

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-07-2013 23:42:15 | More by blknikon

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-02-2013 15:53:36 | More by williamjbauer

nmann08

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-02-2013 00:08:45 | More by nmann08

whatname

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-01-2013 03:03:15 | More by whatname

tbryan5

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-30-2013 23:16:31 | More by tbryan5

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.51/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Nectar Ales - Nectar IPA (Not sure why it's listed as "IPA Nectar")

Look - Poured into my new Dogfish Head IPA glass (yay). Pours a clear darker reddish amber with a terrific soapy head. Nice sticky lacing.

Smell - Aroma is malty sweet and citrus hops. Mouth-watering.

Taste - Carbonation hits first but not too hard. Smooth malts ride in on the bubbles, quite sweet. Hops come in piney and citrus after.

Mouthfeel - Floral hops rest on the palate, as well as sweet sticky malts. Very drinkable. Honey seems to stick a bit here, which is OK but not a great aspect.

Overall - Unique blend of malts and pungent hops creates a great IPA experience. Would recommend, worth a try. This brew is a bit underrated, but if you really want the wow factor for this kind of style, give Troegs Nugget Nectar a try. I prefer to call this style an amber DIPA.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 11:57:34 | More by JMScowcroft

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-28-2013 22:07:42 | More by spycow

LambicPentameter

Kansas

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-28-2013 16:37:06 | More by LambicPentameter

aflies

Arizona

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-21-2013 03:34:48 | More by aflies

gbrill

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-21-2013 03:30:36 | More by gbrill

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-20-2013 02:21:26 | More by DrunkinYogi

hopheadhoward

Florida

4.49/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Come on - this is a nice IPA. Not sure why there is such mild praise.

If you like floral hops, a nice finish, you will really enjoy this. I've had it on tap a couple of times in Orlando and I think this is an ideal IPA.

Not pretentious, not complicated, but a great IPA!

Serving type: on-tap

04-16-2013 23:44:20 | More by hopheadhoward