NELSON SAUVIN, pellets T90
Nelson Sauvin is a hop variety celebrated for its distinctive and robust character, drawing comparisons to the unique and vibrant flavours of Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This New Zealand gem is a brewer’s dream for crafting aromatic, flavourful, and innovative beers.
- Flavour Profile: Intense notes of gooseberry, white wine, and tropical fruits.
- Beer Styles: Perfect for Pale Ales, IPAs, and Saison, while adding complexity to modern Lagers and Wheat beers.
- Alpha Acids: 10-13%
- How to Use Nelson Sauvin: Ideal for aroma hopping and dry hopping, with a capacity to lend its expressive character to both late additions and whirlpool stages.
Description
What is Nelson Sauvin?
Nelson Sauvin is a New Zealand hop variety renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc-like profile. It’s a powerhouse of flavour, offering brewers the ability to introduce wine-like nuances alongside bold fruit-forward notes. Originating in the early 2000s, it quickly rose to fame due to its unique oil composition and aromatic complexity, cementing its reputation in the craft beer world.
How to Use Nelson Sauvin:
Nelson Sauvin is incredibly versatile. Its high alpha acids make it suitable for early boil additions, providing a clean and firm bitterness. However, it truly shines when used in late boil, whirlpool, and dry-hopping stages, releasing its full bouquet of tropical and vinous characteristics. The hop is a go-to for IPAs and Pale Ales but can also create distinctive twists in styles like Saisons or experimental beers.
- Bitter Hop: While known for its aromas, Nelson Sauvin can also deliver balanced bitterness when used early in the brewing process, complementing its complex flavour.
- Aroma Hop: Its aroma is unparalleled, showcasing gooseberry, passionfruit, and a Sauvignon Blanc-like zest, creating a sophisticated sensory experience.
- Dry Hop: Dry hopping with Nelson Sauvin adds layers of complexity, enhancing tropical, citrus, and wine-like qualities, making beers stand out in aroma and flavour.
Flavour Profile:
Nelson Sauvin is revered for its tropical fruit, gooseberry, and white wine notes. It pairs beautifully with malt-forward bases and other hops that either amplify or contrast its profile.
Combining with Other Hops:
Pair Nelson Sauvin with hops like Citra, Mosaic, or Motueka for an explosion of tropical flavours, or balance its intensity with noble hops like Saaz or Hallertau for a refined twist. Its vinous notes also harmonise well with fruity yeast strains.
Benefits of Nelson Sauvin:
Nelson Sauvin is a cornerstone of innovative brewing, providing a bold aroma, a clean bitterness, and unmatched versatility. Its unique oil composition makes it a favourite for dry hopping, allowing brewers to achieve standout beers.
Substitution:
- Substituting Nelson Sauvin: If unavailable, substitute with hops like Hallertau Blanc, Enigma, or Motueka to mimic its tropical and wine-like qualities.
- Nelson Sauvin as a Substitute: Its powerful aroma and flavour make it a worthy alternative for hops with tropical or vinous notes, adding complexity to any beer style.
History:
Developed by the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre, Nelson Sauvin debuted in 2000. Its name reflects its dual inspirations: New Zealand’s Nelson region and the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Its rapid rise in popularity stems from its distinct character and versatility in brewing.
Key Features
Origin: New Zealand
FLAVOUR PROFILE:
- Gooseberry
- White wine
- Tropical fruits
HOP STATISTICS:
ACID COMPONENTS
Alpha Acids 10 – 13% w/w
Beta Acids 6 – 8% w/w
Cohumulone 24% of alpha acids
OIL COMPONENTS
Total Oil 1.1 mls/100 grams
Caryophyllene 10.7% of whole oil
Farnesene 0.4% of whole oil
Humulene 36.4% of whole oil
Myrcene 22.2% of total oil
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