Description
Nectaron hop pellets 5 kg – tropical aroma hop from New Zealand
Nectaron hop pellets in a 5 kg pack. The pack suits breweries and others brewing large volumes.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Nectaron delivers an intense tropical mix of peach, passion fruit, citrus and pineapple. The New Zealand variety suits NEIPA, IPA and pale ale, and any fruit-forward beer that needs an extra tropical lift.
Nectaron was previously known as HORT 4337 and is a full sister of Waimea. It was developed over 17 years in partnership with Plant & Food Research in New Zealand, and the trademark is owned by NZ Hops.
Aroma and flavour
- Passion fruit and pineapple
- Peach and stone fruit
- Grapefruit and citrus
How to use Nectaron
Yakima Valley Hops describes Nectaron as an ideal dry-hopping candidate. It is also used late in the boil and in the whirlpool. Suits NEIPA, IPA, strong pale ale and other fruit-forward beers.
Technical data
- Origin: New Zealand
- Pack size: 5 kg
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 10.5–11.5%
- Beta acids, typical: 4.5–5.0%
- Total oil: 1.5–2.0 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of total oil): approx. 60%
Typical values for the variety are from Yakima Valley Hops. Values vary from lot to lot. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use it when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
We store the hops in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum, before putting it back.
Frequently asked questions about Nectaron hop pellets 5 kg
When in the brew should I use Nectaron?
Yakima Valley Hops describes Nectaron as an ideal dry-hopping candidate. It is also used late in the boil and in the whirlpool.
Which beer styles suit Nectaron?
Nectaron suits NEIPA, IPA, strong pale ale and other fruit-forward beers.
What are the alpha acids in Nectaron?
Yakima Valley Hops gives a typical 10.5–11.5% for the variety. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title.
How should I store the hops?
Keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum. Stored like this, hops keep for a long time, including hops from earlier harvests.
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