Lagunitas Imperial Red... the West Coast Nugget Nectar?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by aficionado, Mar 11, 2012.

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  1. aficionado

    aficionado Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2011 New Jersey

    Here you have two semi-sweet Imperial Reds in the high 7% range with similar appearance, flavor, mouthfeel & aroma.

    While Lagunitas may concentrate on less IBUs, I find it to be more hop forward (possibly due to more late additions) than Nugget Nectar - which I still find hoppy, but with slightly more malt prominence shining through.

    Another interesting fact is how much love Nugget Nectar receives compared to Lagunitas Imperial Red. I find them both to be quite similar in character and price. Overall, they're really both quite similar. I think they're the two most "alike" examples of the Imperial Red style.
     
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  2. djbreezy

    djbreezy Maven (1,499) Dec 16, 2008 Washington

    This is great to hear since there's no Nugget Nectar distribution out here but I've got a Lagunitas Red in the fridge!
     
    #2 djbreezy, Mar 12, 2012
  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    #3 JackHorzempa, Mar 12, 2012
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