Nectar IPA - Nectar Ales

woemad

Washington

3.8/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle purchased at Bottles in Millwood, WA, for $1.99. No obvious freshness date.

Poured a somewhat hazy golden amber color with a good-sized, creamy off-white head that took it’s time dropping. Lots of lace.

Very hoppy in the nose, with pine and grapefruit scents dominating.

This is one of those IPAs that have a big, citrusy flavor up front. While there are bitter hop flavors, the taste of this beer is very “fruit-forward” to borrow a wine term. There’s also a fairly discernable malt backbone to this.

Medium bodied, with a sticky, oily mouthfeel.

This is one of those semi-sweet, sticky IPAs that are tasty to drink but might be a bit much to have several of. I’m glad I bought a bottle but can’t see myself sessioning it.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2012 19:07:31 | More by woemad

Curloftheburl

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-25-2013 03:30:35 | More by Curloftheburl

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