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Nectar

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A New England IPA brewed with pale malt, oats, wheat and Munich malt and heavily hopped with Cascade, Centennial, Mosaic and Amarillo. Mango, passionfruit, guava, pineapple and citrus fill the aroma, with a hint of lychee and grapefruit. Oats and wheat give a soft, creamy body, bitterness stays low, and a light sweetness keeps the juicy profile round. It succeeds Nectar of the Hops, one of the first beers of the style brewed in Australia, and has carried its current name since 2023.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
wheat
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by stone fruit and tropical notes: ripe mango, passionfruit, and guava lead, followed by bright pineapple and citrus.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nectar

◎ Appearance

Nectar presents a pale golden hue with soft haze characteristic of the New England style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a lively yet approachable visual presentation.

pale goldenhazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by stone fruit and tropical notes: ripe mango, passionfruit, and guava lead, followed by bright pineapple and citrus. A subtle floral hint of lychee and a whisper of grapefruit provide complexity without overshadowing the fruit-forward character. The hop profile remains aromatic rather than aggressively bitter.

tropical fruitstone fruitpassionfruit, mangocitrus zest

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and creamy, with oats and wheat creating a velvety mouthfeel that immediately distinguishes this from hop-forward cousins. The mid-palate reveals layered tropical and citrus flavors, while bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing a light residual sweetness to round the profile. The juicy character persists throughout, delivering ripe fruit rather than resinous intensity.

creamy mouthfeellow bitternessjuicysoft grain body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, fading gently with lingering notes of tropical fruit and a touch of wheat sweetness. No harsh aftertaste—the beer closes smoothly and invitingly.

clean fadefruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England IPA?

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.

Finding a similar New England IPA

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