Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the 2024 release of Double Nugget Nectar, a delicious spin on its iconic once-a-year Imperial Amber Ale, Nugget Nectar.
Touted as a Double Imperial Amber Ale, Double Nugget is built around one of Nugget Nectar’s key ingredients – Simcoe hops – to deliver bold notes of apricot, peach rings, and bright citrus. Azacca hops add hints of juicy orchard fruit, while Columbus and Nugget introduce a layer of dank pine.
“The idea for Double Nugget came up at one of our Scratch meetings, where we pitch ideas for new beers,” explains Tröegs brewmaster and co-founding brother John Trogner. “Someone said, ‘Let’s take Nugget and double it.'”
To balance the assertive hop bill, the beer’s recipe calls for Munich, Pilsner, and Vienna malts to lend a bready sweetness while contributing a beautiful, deep amber-orange color. The addition of flaked oats adds a silky texture and smooth mouthfeel.
“Bringing this beer to life proved to be a fun balancing act,” said Trogner.
Weighing in at 9.5% ABV, Double Nugget Nectar is limited and available now in 16-oz. cans at Tröegs Brewery and throughout its distribution footprint.
Fans can also get a taste of Double Nugget Nectar on draft at one of many First Squeeze events currently underway in markets where Tröegs beer is available.
