Nugget Nectar release 2021 - lookout thread

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  1. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    I know this beer has fallen out of favor among some & been lost in the shuffle, but I always enjoy it the early part of every year.

    I was told by the Troegs rep that it will be in the hands of distributors in MA by 1/13. Some may choose not to release to retail by the "official" 1/18 date.

    Would appreciate if anyone sees this at shops to post here. As usual with hoppy beers, fresh is better so I'm looking to grab some on the early side.
     
    #1 SunDevilBeer, Jan 12, 2021
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  2. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Ahhh remember loving this each year for quite some time. Might be a good re visit to the amber world again sometime.
     
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  3. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    Guessing my usual (Fifth Ave in Framingham) won't have it before next Tuesday - that;s when their shipments come in, no matter when the "official" release is.
     
    #3 JrGtr, Jan 13, 2021
  4. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    Picked up my first 4-pack yesterday @ Olde Towne in Burlington. Tastes terrific as usual.

    Seems to be getting out to many stores via quick glance at social media.
     
    #4 SunDevilBeer, Jan 22, 2021
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  5. Newport_beerguy

    Newport_beerguy Pooh-Bah (1,860) Feb 24, 2011 Rhode Island
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    Your avatar is your endorsement, in this case.
     
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  6. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Lots on the shelf at Fenway Beer Store.
     
    #6 Piels25, Jan 22, 2021
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  7. Newport_beerguy

    Newport_beerguy Pooh-Bah (1,860) Feb 24, 2011 Rhode Island
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    A pile of 4-pack cans of NN at Wegmans Westwood yesterday, along with plenty of 6-packs of Hopslam bottles, the other primary post-Xmas release.
     
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  8. Manfrombelmonty

    Manfrombelmonty Savant (1,165) Sep 12, 2010 Massachusetts

    Was in Danvers so grabbed a 4pk at TW.

    The smell of the hops as I poured it was magnificent.

    man this tastes lovely
     
    #8 Manfrombelmonty, Jan 24, 2021
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  9. Newport_beerguy

    Newport_beerguy Pooh-Bah (1,860) Feb 24, 2011 Rhode Island
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    Had it during the first football game today and it was a great pint. Along with Celebration, it's good to have a hoppy beer that doesn't have to advertise with a super hazy appearance "I AM AN IPA DAMMIT!" Who knows, it may be a Vienna lager, might be a hoppy amber beer, let's figure this out by aroma and flavor...
     
    #9 Newport_beerguy, Jan 25, 2021
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  10. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    A great beer all around.
     
    #10 SunDevilBeer, Jan 25, 2021
  11. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Lovely balance to it. I look forward to finding this year's iteration.
     
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  12. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    Grabbed some yesterday at Julios. Good year for it. Nice hop to it, but a solid malt backbone. I miss that kind of IPA sometimes. (I know NN is called a hoppy / imperial amber...)
     
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  13. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    Just how I’d put it . Perfect. Just a nice beer.
     
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  14. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
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    Very much looking forward to trying mine tomorrow! You guys have got me excited. Also haven't seen it mentioned yet so I'll add I always think it is one of the prettiest colored beers around as well.
     
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  15. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    agreed. Just finishing the last sip in my glass - and it still has that nice amber color to it.
    honestly I can't compare year to year - I've had way too much beer in the meantime, but at least the batch that I have is a great beer. Again, it's not a hazy juice bomb - IT'S NOT MEANT TO BE!!!! but it's a solid, old-school IPA, in the guise of an Imperial Amber.
     
    #15 JrGtr, Jan 28, 2021
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