Cheater Hops #30: Vera, Nectaron & Peacherine
Sapwood Cellars Brewery

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From:
Sapwood Cellars Brewery
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Hazy Imperial IPA
ABV:
Not listed
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+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.31 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
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Active
Rated:
Dec 18, 2025
Added:
Dec 18, 2025
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A handful of hop varieties pack such appealing aromatics that brewing with them is like cheating. We named our ever-changing series of IPAs “Cheater Hops” in their honor. We are honest brewers, that’s why we can admit when we cheat!

We combined three varieties known for their stone fruit aromatics! Two from New Zealand (Nectaron and Peacharine) and one from the US (Vera). In addition to peach rings and nectarine hoops, we get vibrant tropical and juicy citrus hop aromatics!
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4.31/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
16oz can from Tavour. Thick, hazy yellow pour, substantial creamy head that coats the glass all the way down. Citrusy aroma with notes of stone fruit. Taste is fruity, grapefruit zest up front, oranges, peaches. Super creamy feel with some lingering zest on the tongue.
Dec 18, 2025