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Nectar of Happiness 17

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Pineapple, mango and yellow melon meet citrus and juicy tropical fruit in aroma and flavour, with minimal bitterness and a full, velvety, hazy body from oats. Citra is the only hop, added in several doses and boosted with Citra Cryo, and a special yeast strain plays its part. It is the brewery's best seller and the flagship of its Happiness series.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead, followed by yellow melon and citrus notes that linger.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nectar of Happiness 17

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy appearance derived from suspended oat proteins and yeast. The dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Fine carbonation provides a gentle, welcoming visual texture.

pale goldenhazy from oatscreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead, followed by yellow melon and citrus notes that linger. The single Citra hop varietal, reinforced with Citra Cryo, delivers a clean, juicy character without herbal or resinous edges. The special yeast strain contributes a soft, supporting backdrop without phenolic or estery interference.

pineapple, mango, meloncitrus-forwardjuicy tropicalclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with oat-derived softness rounding the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops the promised tropical and citrus flavours—juicy and bright without sharp edges. Bitterness remains minimal and restrained at 60 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit character to dominate; the finish is velvety rather than dry or astringent.

smooth entrytropical-citrus fruitminimal bitternessfull, velvety body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with traces of tropical fruit and subtle citrus fade. Refreshing and approachable, with no harsh tannins or lingering hop bite to interrupt the drinking experience.

tropical fadesmooth finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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