In praise of Nugget Nectar

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  1. siege06nd

    siege06nd Pooh-Bah (2,027) Dec 29, 2009 Virginia
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    Ok, so I just reviewed NN and I damn near gave it a perfect score. I know the distribution footprint is on the smaller side, but where this does make the shelves, it makes it in a deluge. Is there a better beer that sees such solid distro? Hand me this over Hopslam any day. Making this an Amber style was a stroke of genius.

    Just wanted to post my appreciation for this brew and see what everyone else thinks. Ive definitely taken it for granted in the past.
     
    #1 siege06nd, Feb 26, 2012
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  2. Beerontwowheels

    Beerontwowheels Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2009 Maryland

    Might seem pretty obvious, but don't line this beer up after a heady topper. I had my first nugget nectar last night and was wondering what the hell happened to it. Couldn't taste a damn thing due to Heady's hop domination.

    Having another NN today, I once again see the glory in this fantastic beer. Praise the hop gods!

    P.s. This beer isn't seeing the shelves of the P Street Whole Foods in DC. You HAVE to ask for it. The case the guy brought out had only 1 6 pack in it and on the side of the case it read: 'Do not put on shelves'. In prior years, all my cases where bought from Whole Foods..the times, they are a-changing.
     
    #2 Beerontwowheels, Feb 26, 2012
  3. siege06nd

    siege06nd Pooh-Bah (2,027) Dec 29, 2009 Virginia
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    Hahaha. Stick to Total Wine. They get truck-fulls of the stuff. We should see this for months to come.
     
    #3 siege06nd, Feb 26, 2012
  4. JoolyGoodFellow

    JoolyGoodFellow Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012

    Lagunitas Imperial Red Ale is a nice substitute for NN, if you can't get NN.
     
    #4 JoolyGoodFellow, Feb 26, 2012
  5. jminch

    jminch Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2011 Ohio

    Just got my first six pack of NN this weekend. My first thought was that is was very similar to Hopslam, but I do like it better, especially since it is about five dollars cheaper! I won't go out of my way to find it, but will be on my buy list every year when it arrives.
     
    #5 jminch, Feb 26, 2012
  6. JoeyBeerBelly

    JoeyBeerBelly Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2006 New York

    I had a sixpack (bottled on 2/21/12) between Friday and Saturday.
    I'm getting a case tomorrow.
     
    #6 JoeyBeerBelly, Feb 26, 2012
  7. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Does Nugget Nectar get bought up quick these days? I remember when I lived back east and it was all over the place. Could walk in a store any time and buy 220z bottles or six packs. Such a great beer.
     
    #7 BrianTheBrewer30, Feb 26, 2012
  8. aorloski

    aorloski Initiate (0) Oct 11, 2010 Massachusetts

    this definitely is a beer that is pretty readily available.
     
    #8 aorloski, Feb 26, 2012
  9. darkenbar

    darkenbar Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2006 New York

    Wish I could give this beer some love. Was told to not expect any till the end of the week, here in WNY. Lagunitus Imperial Red will have to do for now.
     
    #9 darkenbar, Feb 26, 2012
  10. drperry11

    drperry11 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2012 South Carolina

    I am still waiting on a phone call from the beer distributor about this. I am eager to give NN a shot!
     
    #10 drperry11, Feb 26, 2012
  11. AleWatcher

    AleWatcher Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2009 Illinois

    Nugget Nectar gets lots of love on Ba... And for good reason- it is a tasty beer.

    Don't age it though. Really. Once the hops start fading it tastes dirty and too malty.
     
    #11 AleWatcher, Feb 26, 2012
  12. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,050) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    It's a nice one.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 Wasatch, Feb 26, 2012
  13. fortsambo

    fortsambo Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2011 Colorado

    Agreed, this one is not good with a few months on it. I made that mistake last year.
     
    #13 fortsambo, Feb 26, 2012
  14. pburland23

    pburland23 Initiate (0) Jun 23, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Picked up a case at Total Wine in Claymont yesterday. One of my all time favorites.
     
    #14 pburland23, Feb 27, 2012
  15. anfield86

    anfield86 Pooh-Bah (2,606) Nov 21, 2006 New Jersey
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    awesome!

    now get this stuff to Mass already!!!!1!1!1!!one!!!!eleven!!!!!!!
     
    #15 anfield86, Feb 27, 2012
  16. CaptainKirk

    CaptainKirk Initiate (0) May 22, 2007 Connecticut

    one of my favorite beers. I only wish I didn't have to drive out of state to acquire it. damn CT distribution.
     
    #16 CaptainKirk, Feb 27, 2012
  17. cactusleon

    cactusleon Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2006 New Jersey

    new jersey, patiently waiting........:slight_frown:
     
    #17 cactusleon, Feb 27, 2012
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  18. DSlim71

    DSlim71 Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2010 New Jersey

    I'm waiting until we get this year's to try it side by side with last year's. I found a bomber on the shelves a few months ago and figured it would be worth trying.
     
    #18 DSlim71, Feb 27, 2012
  19. aranheaney

    aranheaney Zealot (673) Aug 23, 2010 New York

    Also patiently waiting here in the wilds of the southern tier...
     
    #19 aranheaney, Feb 27, 2012
  20. ThePorterSorter

    ThePorterSorter Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2010 Oregon

    Yeah same, just waiting for it to finally hit shelves...mainly so I can trade it, but also because it's damn tasty when fresh.
     
    #20 ThePorterSorter, Feb 27, 2012
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