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Nelson Sauvin
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About
Nelson Sauvin is an excellent dual purpose hop; providing both intense, distinct flavour characteristics as well as high alphas. An excellent all-rounder, this hop is able to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. In a nutshell Nelson Sauvin can be described as a 'quintessentially New Zealand' variety that has gained an international reputation in the speciality craft and seasonal beer market.
Origin
Developed at New Zealand HortResearch, this variety was bred using a New Zealand Smoothecone variety and a selected New Zealand male and was released in 2000. Its distinct fresh crushed gooseberry smell is a descriptor often associated with the Sauvignon Blanc - giving it the name Nelson Sauvin.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
Smooth BitteringRichFruityGrapefruitWhite GrapeGooseberryWhite WineGrapesSauvignon BlancGrapeGooseberry And White-Wine Flavors
Recommended Beer Styles
American Pale AleIndia Pale AlePale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
22-23%
Humulene
36.4-37%
Caryophyllene
≥10.7%
Farnesene
≥10.7%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 13.0%
Beta Acid6.0 - 8.0%
Co-Humulone24-26%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.1- mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityGood