Troegs - Nimble Giant

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  1. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,848) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I guess that gets back to my question from earlier, and I was just looking for a little clarification : is this really a Troegs 'hazy ' IPA? (to those who've had it )
     
  2. mendham_mikey

    mendham_mikey Aspirant (283) Nov 11, 2014 South Carolina

    had one last night - i wouldn't call it hazy or cloudy. It's a good IPA and fairly clear in fact.
     
  3. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,480) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    I'm probably mistaken on this because virtually all I know about this beer is this thread and a few reviews I read but I thought it was being marketed as such. I'm trying to get a 4-pack today, so I'll report back after I've had it.
     
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  4. BradC

    BradC Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I had it last night myself, an outstanding IPA with lots of tropical fruit notes, not cloudy. Looked pretty clear to me, but I would buy more.
     
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  5. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,586) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I don't think it was very hazy, but I did think it was very good.
     
  6. NewmansOwn

    NewmansOwn Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2016 New York

    Anything show up in NYC yet? Hoping to get a pack for the weekend.

    [Edit:] Looks like it's at Brooklyn Harvest. Maybe it will hit other shops by tomorrow, I don't want to give that store any money.
     
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  7. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,848) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Thanks, that's good to know.
     
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  8. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Michael Michael Michael. For all the beer I've drank, there's just no way for me to train my taste buds to taste rarity and hype, as much as I've tried to :wink: In all seriousness I've only had one so far, maybe it'll grow on me.

    He's not that unlucky!
     
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  9. grimey68

    grimey68 Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I have not, but that's good to know. If I ever see it make a comeback, I will definitely try it.
     
  10. zekeman17

    zekeman17 Pooh-Bah (2,048) Feb 14, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Reporting back--had one tonight, was good, but not great. I would grab Perpetual or Dirt Wolf over this.
     
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  11. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Bottle king in Ramsey was sold out already
     
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  12. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Be still my beating heart. @Houser will need to see you in his office first thing tomorrow morning! Agree 100% with your premise btw.
     
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  13. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,728) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Not as good as $35 a case perpetual. hmm

    I think your premise is based on E-penis size based on how rare your IPAs are.
     
  14. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,848) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Serves me right :slight_smile:, after vacillating and then deciding to go for it, it'll be gone before I can hit the store.

    I guess there's no limits with this one, which isn't helping.
     
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  15. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Not sure I follow you or you're not following me. I've said twice I'd prefer Perperual over Nimble Giant.
     
  16. Houser

    Houser Pooh-Bah (1,662) Sep 10, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    how rare is this one? its gotta be pretty limited or brewery only as ive never heard of it. prolly dong, but id love to try it!
     
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  17. ECdOc

    ECdOc Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2004 Pennsylvania

    I'd say its comparable to Dirtwolf for sure. That's the closest beer to Nimble Giant, IMO. Solid new offering from Troegs.
     
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  18. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    • I feel Dirt Wolf sits because like most of the beers these last few years it came out with a lot of hype and became quickly popular because it was the next new thing, the brewery produced to meet the demands and then suddenly people were on to the other next new thing. I enjoy DW but Victory may want to consider moving to a 6-pack format and keeping the price on the lower side, sales may take off again then and there may be a renewed interest.
    • I like Troegs and I support them for many reasons but I have to admit I have never been blown away by anything they have done. But hey they do make solid beers and are always a safe purchase so maybe that is what makes them great?
    • A limited, pricier beer does not = better than a less limited and/or cheaper beer to me and quite honestly I am finding as I get older I enjoy the more available stuff a little better and many beers in that camp don't get the praise that they deserve (this goes back to the "next new thing" I am sure).
    I will definitely try this beer and I am sure I will enjoy it but I won't go out of my way for it or pay a lot for it if the store I am in happens to be one of the ones that likes to inflate the price (what a lovely new trend that is). I will keep an open mind and who knows, maybe it will end up blowing me away after all...
     
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  19. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I'm not going to chase it around. If I see it I will grab some.
    I've got plenty of 077XX and Head high to keep my need for hops in check.
    I stopped in shop Rite in West Paterson earlier. The guy there said they got it Monday and it was gone right away.
     
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  20. scraff

    scraff Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2003 Maryland

    I'll just chime in after trying this last night. Absolutely love it. Dry tropical stone fruit salad sprinkled with pine needles. Best beer out of Troegs ever. If the can said Veil, Aslin, RAR, Grimm, Alchemist, Trillium, Tree House, etc...people would lie cheat and steal to get their hands on it. :wink:
     
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