Nelson Sauvin™
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Developed at HortResearch and released in 2000, this variety was bred from New Zealand Smoothcone and a New Zealand male.Its distinct gooseberry aroma is a descriptor often associated with the Sauvignon Blanc grape – hence the name Nelson Sauvin™.A mid to late season hop with a moderate yield; this is a late shooting hop with a vigorous spring growth producing a compact cone with an ovate shape up to 5 cm long. All New Zealand hops are disease free.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 10-13%
Beta Range: 10-13%
Cohumulone Range: 22-26%
Total Oil: 10.1ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 9

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 22-23%
Humulene: 36-37%
Farsene: <1%

In THe Beer

white fruit
Citrus
tropical fruit

In The Rub

white grape
gooseberry
grapefruit

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