Product Description
Nelson Sauvin Hops
Nelson Sauvin™ is a unique dual-purpose hop variety from New Zealand, released in 2000. Named for its aromatic similarities to Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it imparts distinctive notes of crushed gooseberry, white wine, and tropical fruits. Its versatility allows it to be used effectively for both bittering and aroma additions in a variety of beer styles.
Nelson Sauvin Hops Overview
- Flavors: White wine, gooseberry, passion fruit, mango, grapefruit
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Saison, Lager, Pilsner
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau Blanc, Pacifica, Riwaka
Background
Developed by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research, Nelson Sauvin was bred from the Smoothcone variety and a selected New Zealand male. Its complex oil profile and moderate alpha acid content contribute to its distinctive flavor and smooth bitterness, making it a favorite among craft brewers seeking to create unique, flavorful beers.
Nelson Sauvin Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 12.0 – 13.0% |
| Beta Acids | 6.0 – 8.0% |
| Cohumulone | 22 – 26% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 1.0 – 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 21 – 23% |
| Humulene | 35 – 37% |
| Caryophyllene | 10 – 12% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
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Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
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Description
Nelson Sauvin Hops Nelson Sauvin™ is a unique dual-purpose hop variety from New Zealand, released in 2000. Named for its aromatic similarities to Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it imparts distinctive notes of crushed gooseberry, white wine, and tropical fruits. Its versatility allows it to be used effectively for both bittering and aroma additions in a variety of beer styles. Nelson Sauvin Hops Overview Flavors: White wine, gooseberry, passion fruit, mango, grapefruit Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping) Best Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Saison, Lager, Pilsner Similar Varieties: Hallertau Blanc, Pacifica, Riwaka Background Developed by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research, Nelson Sauvin was bred from the Smoothcone variety and a selected New Zealand male. Its complex oil profile and moderate alpha acid content contribute to its distinctive flavor and smooth bitterness, making it a favorite among craft brewers seeking to create unique, flavorful beers. Nelson Sauvin Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 12.0 – 13.0% Beta Acids 6.0 – 8.0% Cohumulone 22 – 26% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 1.0 – 1.2 mL/100g Myrcene 21 – 23% Humulene 35 – 37% Caryophyllene 10 – 12% Farnesene <1%
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Northern Brewer LLC Best Price | $3.99 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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