Described as “breathtaking”, Nelson Sauvin has the unique ability to impart a distinctive cool climate white wine “fruitiness” that brings the grape sauvignon blanc to mind. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiated, however those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer's hop.Crop/skörd: 2024Form: PelletsAlpha acids: 11-13%

Nelson Sauvin is possibly the most famous New Zealand hop. With its unique oil composition it has an aroma of it's own, reminicent of gooseberries and the grape Sauvignon Blanc from which it got part of its name. Even though Nelson Sauvin gives a soft and plesant bitterness it's mostly used as an aroma hop.Commonly used in modern hoppy ales and lagers.Developed and released in New Zeeland back in 2000, Nelson has slowly spread to becomming a favorite of many brewers across the globe.Crop: 2023Aroma: Fruity, gooseberry, passion fruit, white grapes, melon and grape.Origin: Nya ZeelandTypical values: Alpha acid (correct alpha value is printed on the package): 22 - 26 %Storage stability (alpha acids): Good, 55-65% alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20 °CPossible replacements: Pacific Jade, Pacifica