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Nectar

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Honeysuckle, magnolia blossom and wild spring flowers shape this harmonious pale ale. The taste is unusually balanced, with a long finish of fruity hops and sweetness held in check by a fine acidity. It sits with the fresh, easy-drinking pale beers in Bøgedal's range, and Bøgedal bottles it unfiltered and carbonates it naturally by refermentation in the bottle.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralfruityhoppy
floral
fruity
hoppy
sour
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral character—honeysuckle and magnolia blossom lead, supported by wild spring flowers that create an almost garden-like freshness.
not found:juicy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nectar

◎ Appearance

Nectar presents a pale golden hue with a soft, hazy appearance from its natural refermentation in bottle. The head is delicate and persistent, leaving fine lacework on the glass as it settles. Bright natural carbonation creates a gentle cascade of fine bubbles throughout.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacework

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral character—honeysuckle and magnolia blossom lead, supported by wild spring flowers that create an almost garden-like freshness. Subtle fruity undertones emerge beneath the florals, while hoppy herbalism adds complexity without dominating the delicate aromatic profile.

honeysucklemagnolia blossomwild spring flowersfruity hops

◐ Taste

The palate is remarkably balanced, with soft malt sweetness providing body that never becomes cloying. Fruity hop character flows through the mid-palate with a crisp acidity that cuts through the sweetness, while a fine bitterness emerges in the background to complete the harmony.

smooth-drinkingfruity hop characterbalanced sweetnesscrisp acidity

◑ Finish

A long, clean finish unfolds with lingering fruity hop notes and a subtle sweetness kept firmly in check by fine acidity. The aftertaste remains refreshing and dry, inviting another sip.

long finishfruity aftertastedry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, fruity, smooth-drinking character as Nectar will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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