The Hazelnut Brown Nectar by Rogue Brewery pours a deep brown body with a nice beige head. It smells strongly of hazelnut (duh) - so strong in fact that you can smell it from an arm length. Similarly, the flavor is just a densely packed hazelnut punch, however slowly a roasty character with a minor hint of vanilla develops. In this respect, it's very similar to the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico. The texture is very fluffy and creamy which definitely adds to the experience. Unfortunately I can't proclaim that the drinkability on the beer is high as it simply becomes overbearing after finishing two-thirds of the beer. This beer is much more suitable as a novelty beer or a substitute for a dessert.
It's definitely an interesting beer, but it's one of those brews you would only have once or twice a year. Try it once to see how far a brewery can go with a drink and still call it a beer, but don't buy a 6-pack!
Final Grade - 7/10
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