A Tropical Oasis in a Can: Troegs Nimble Giant Review

In the world of craft beer, few releases generate as much buzz as Tröegs Independent Brewing's Nimble Giant. This Double IPA has been years in the making, and its anticipation is only rivalled by that of Mad Elf. Now, you can finally get your hands on it, but be warned: like summer, Nimble Giant won't last forever.

The brewery has released 16-oz cans as well as draft versions wherever Troegs is sold. Each sticker contains a QR code for entry into a drawing for a grand prize of a Tröegs Giant Jenga tower and 19 runners-up prize packs! For more information on the contest, including rules and alternate forms of entry, please visit.

Nimble Giant is one of the brewery's most-loved beers, and it's easy to see why. This beautifully balanced Double IPA boasts notes of tropical fruit, pine sap, and honeysuckle. Clocking in at 9% ABV, it may be a big beer, but it goes down easy.

The path to Nimble Giant starts in the hop fields with Simcoe's notes of creamsicle and mango, Mosaic's honeysuckle and grapefruit, and Azacca's intense pineapple. The addition of these hops helped us hit those vibrant notes of mango and pineapple, making this beer a tropical oasis in a can.

We loved our earliest trials with fruity and complex Mosaic hops, and it wasn't long before we knew we were onto something. After about half a dozen small test batches, we hit upon the finishing touch with the addition of Azacca hops. In the end, Nimble Giant boasts notes of tropical fruit, pine sap, and honeysuckle.

This deep orange-hued Double IPA is balanced by a backbone of pilsner and Vienna malts, making it perfect for an evening by the fire pit or posted up on your favorite local pub's barstool. As Tröegs brewmaster and co-owner says, 'Nimble Giant is perfect for an evening by the fire pit or posted up on your favorite local pub's barstool.'

With its 'Outstanding' rating on BeerAdvocate and consistently hitting the top 10 trending beers on Untappd, Nimble Giant is a must-try for any craft beer enthusiast. So don't wait – grab a few cans or find it on draft wherever Troegs is sold, and experience the tropical oasis that is Nimble Giant for yourself.

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