Get ready to sip on sunshine! Tröegs Independent Brewing is welcoming back its legendary Nugget Nectar, the once-a-year Imperial Amber Ale brewed with fresh-off-the-vine Nugget hops, hand-picked by the brewers during their annual trek to the Pacific Northwest.
“Nugget Nectar is the main reason we started going out to Yakima for hop selection,” explains Tröegs co-founding brother and brewmaster John Trogner. “We’re after Simcoe ripe with mango notes and Nugget hops full of grapefruit rind and pine. This beer is what it is because of careful attention to the annual harvest options.“
But Nugget Nectar isn’t just about the hops. Balanced with kilned malts, this amber beauty boasts a luscious body, textured mouthfeel, and a hint of sweetness to chase away the winter chill. With its stunning orange hue, bold hop aroma, and 7.5% ABV, it’s the perfect warm-up for those long winter nights.
And guess what? The release of Nugget Nectar isn’t the only thing to get excited about. Tröegs is bringing back its beloved First Squeeze events! Fans can experience Nugget Nectar on draft, snag limited-edition glassware, and even collect exclusive art prints by hand-picked artists. Some events will feature Nitro Nugget on tap and rare Double Nugget Nectar pours.
Meet the talented artists who reimagined the iconic Nugget Nectar label:
- Lisa Quine: Cleveland mural artist and hand letterer
- Kacie Gilgore: York, PA marketer-turned-printmaker with a tattoo-style flair
- Darrin Milliner: Pittsburgh artist behind the Tropical Stout label
- Evangeline Gallagher: Baltimore illustrator known for quirky interpretations
- Rachel Conville: Hershey, PA illustrator and Tröegs in-house designer
- Louis Wes: New Jersey illustrator known for his vibrant cartoon style
For the ultimate Nugget Nectar experience, head to the First Squeeze Weekend at the Tröegs brewery from Thursday, January 18 through Sunday, January 21. Enjoy four days of Nugget Nectar glory, featuring Double Nugget Nectar on draft, special firkin tappings, delicious food, giveaways, artist signings, and much more!
Nugget Nectar is available on draft, in 12-oz. cans and bottles, and in 16-oz. cans wherever Tröegs beer is sold. And keep your eyes peeled for the limited-release Double Nugget Nectar 16-oz. cans dropping later this month!
Want to dive deeper into the story of Nugget Nectar? Join us for a virtual tasting! Click here to learn more about the beer’s origins and tantalizing flavor profile.
