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Nelson Sauvin
Iconic New Zealand aroma hop bred from a wild NZ male parent and named for the Nelson region and the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Famous for intense white wine, gooseberry, and tropical fruit character. One of the most distinctive hop varieties in the world — immediately recognisable at even moderate rates.
10 brews
Specs
- Alpha acids
- 12.0–13.0%
- Beta acids
- 6.0–8.0%
- Co-humulone
- 22–26% rel.
- Total oil
- 1.0–1.4 ml/100g
Usage by stage
Used in
- Rice Ale 21A American IPA
- Nelson Sauvinionaire 21C Hazy IPA
- Mean Doses RIPA (clone) 21B Specialty IPA: Red IPA
- Summer Light II 21C Hazy IPA
- Summer Light 21A American IPA
- Dark Crystal 34C Specialty Beer
- Manuka-Smoked Rauchbier 06B Rauchbier
- Brewdog Punk IPA (clone) 21A American IPA
- Redback APA 18B American Pale Ale
- Liberty Sauvin Bomb (clone) 21A American IPA