Description
Nelson Sauvin hop pellets 100 g – white wine-like hop from New Zealand
Nelson Sauvin is an aroma hop from New Zealand, known for its grape-like character reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, along with notes of gooseberry, passion fruit and citrus. It is often used in modern styles such as NEIPA, pale ale and saison, and gives the beer a complex, fruity aroma. Nelson Sauvin works well on its own, but is also often combined with Motueka, Citra and Galaxy.
The variety was developed by Plant and Food Research in New Zealand and released in 2000. The name comes from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. It is a triploid from NZ Smoothcone.
Aroma and flavour
- White wine and gooseberry
- Grapefruit
- Mango, lychee and melon
- Passion fruit
How to use Nelson Sauvin
Nelson Sauvin is a dual-purpose hop, but is used mainly for aroma and flavour: late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping. Suits IPA, NEIPA, pale ale, lager, pilsner and saison.
Technical data
- Origin: New Zealand
- Pack size: 100 g
- Alpha acids for the lot: stated in the product title
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 12–13%
- Beta acids, typical: 6–8%
- Total oil: 1–1.2 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of total oil): 21–33%
Typical values for the variety are from Yakima Valley Hops. Values vary from lot to lot. Use the alpha acid figure in the product title when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
The hops are vacuum packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C, so the quality keeps for several years. We focus on offering hops from the last two harvests, but older hops can be just as good as long as they have been stored correctly. At home, keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Read more about shelf life and storage of hops in the article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Sauvin hop pellets 100 g
When in the brew should I use Nelson Sauvin?
Nelson Sauvin is a dual-purpose hop, but is used mainly for aroma and flavour: late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping.
Which beer styles suit Nelson Sauvin?
Nelson Sauvin suits IPA, NEIPA, pale ale, lager, pilsner and saison.
What are the alpha acids in Nelson Sauvin?
Yakima Valley Hops gives a typical 12–13% for the variety. The alpha acids for the lot you receive are 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 older harvests.
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