Nerd Nectar

Nerd Nectar is Green Man Brewery's take on a New England‑style Hazy IPA, built around intense hop aroma rather than aggressive bitterness. Brewed with a hopping rate of 6 lbs per barrel and double dry‑hopped using two New Zealand varieties, Nectaron and Motueka, this beer leans on fruit-forward hop character to define its profile. At 6.8% ABV and listed with an IBU of 0, Nerd Nectar prioritizes juicy, aromatic impact over perceived bitterness. What stands out first is the hop selection. Nectaron is the declared star, delivering prominent nectarine and peach‑ring aromas and flavors, with additional notes that reviewers often describe as fruit cocktail and light tropical touches. Motueka contributes lemony and floral edges that help lift the overall fruit spectrum. The double dry‑hop treatment pushes those hop oils into the aroma and mouthfeel, producing the stonefruit and tropical fruit presence Green Man highlights, with a faint undercurrent of resiny dankness and a touch of grapefruit pith. As a New England‑style IPA, expect a softer bitterness and a full, pillowy mouthfeel that emphasizes hop-derived aroma and flavor. The haze and texture typically associated with this style work together with the hop bill to create a beer that drinks round and aromatic rather than sharp or dry. Nerd Nectar is built for sipping alongside food or as a focused hop-forward tasting experience when you want fruit-forward character without high perceived bitterness. For North Carolina craft beer drinkers, Nerd Nectar reads as a straightforward example of contemporary hop-forward brewing techniques: heavy hopping rates, double dry‑hopping, and careful hop selection to achieve a specific fruit profile. If you’re in NC and tracking New England‑style IPAs, look for tasting notes that match nectarine, peach, papaya, mango, and grapefruit pith when evaluating pours. For availability, check Green Man Brewery’s listings or your local retailers and taprooms, and confirm pack sizes and pickup options directly with the seller since pack size is not listed on the brewery site.