Developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research hop breeding program and released in 2000, Nelson Sauvin is a triploid variety bred from the New Zealand Smoothcone and a selected New Zealand male. It is known for being one of the most unique hop varieties, displaying strong fruit and white wine aroma characteristics.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include distinctive "New World" white wine characters; fruitiness with fresh crushed gooseberry and grape infused flavors.
unique hop varieties
strong fruit and white wine aroma characteristics
fruitiness with fresh crushed gooseberry and grape infused flavors
Alpha Acid 12-13%, Beta Acid: 6-8%
1 ounce package
unique hop varieties
strong fruit and white wine aroma characteristics
fruitiness with fresh crushed gooseberry and grape infused flavors
Alpha Acid 12-13%, Beta Acid: 6-8%
1 ounce package