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Nectar Ales Red Nectar 3.47 273

Nectar Ales Red Nectar

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86
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2733.48/5.03.47/5.05.4%96.1English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Boasting a ruby hue and an exquisite floral aroma, Red Nectar is a robust yet elegant brew with distinctive accents of toasted malt, caramel, spice and residual sweetness. The beer that started it all… Red Nectar was considered a strange bird when it was first released in 1987. After all, where did a robust, handcrafted all-natural amber ale fit into the massive flock of American industrial lagers? Answer: it didn’t. So it blazed its own trail, helping set the pace for the craft brew revolution. Enjoy Red Nectar for its dazzling reddish copper hue, original flavors and caramel spice accents. (Editor’s Note: originally brewed by Humboldt Brewing Company as "Humboldt Red Nectar Ale" until their acquisition by Firestone Walker.)
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Nalu (37), Washington, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/520/20
Mar 15, 2007    Updated: Mar 17, 2007
The prototypical American Amber. Golden red and clear, with a short, coarse head and fine white lace. Nicely hopped with a gorgeous fruity and flowery nose, and resinous hop finish. Medium body with a perfect balance of malt and hops.


smcmasters75 (3), USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Sep 23, 2007  
This is a quality beer. Strong taste, sweet, but with enought hops to balance out the barley. A stand by beer.


oshinnluv (2), USA
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4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/518/20
Mar 18, 2007  
Beautiful color and aroma with a straightfoward, clean taste that is balanced and refreshing. Hops are apparent but not overwhelming.


 FROTHINGSLOSH (2038), GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/518/20
Nov 6, 2004    Updated: Jun 6, 2006
I am not very familiar with this brewer as their products have only recently become available to me locally. Being as I am rather hummingbird obsessed I had to jump at the chance to try this one. Yeah, I know, not the best of reasons to choose a brew, but I am satisfied with my decision. Sampled from a 12 oz brown bottle this beer poured a bright bronze color with a medium sized yellow-cream colored head. The aroma was wonderfully sweet and fruity. The texture is thick. The flavor is sweet and contains ripe fruit, floral and fruity hops and caramel elements. There is a sugary hop finish. Really found this beer to be rather delightful and I will certainly try it again.


ricardowess (25), Sedona, Arizona, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Oct 6, 2004  
I have dreams about this stuff... hoppy, copper colored ale. Full flavored, balanced - damn, thinking about it makes me want another!


mgmike4 (29), valencia, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Aug 15, 2006  
warning: could turn anyone into an alcoholic....a beautifully crafted red. perfectly balanced. smells of fruits and flowers and dark malts. a hint of fruit flavor (not to much) and flavors of brown sugar, honey and roasted malt.


Easy2Slip (4), penngrove, California, USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
May 12, 2004  
top notch northern cal micro-beer...crisp, smooth and a bit sweet, as it was once called the nectar of the gods...can’t go wrong


 urbnhautebourg (974), Annapolis, Maryland, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20
Nov 12, 2002  
This was my idea of a perfect beer a few years ago. I bought it again, and with some trepidation. Still excellent, with restrained (but still rich) hoppiness in the nose. The appearance is gorgeous--clear amber with generous belgian lace. The flavor is complex, full malt--not unlike Anderson Valley ESB. Delicious. This beer remains the standard by which I judge others of this particular style.



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