Nectaron®
Bursting with pineapple, passionfruit, and grapefruit for vibrant, hop-driven flavor.
A tropical powerhouse, Nectaron delivers a vibrant burst of pineapple, passionfruit, peach, and grapefruit. Designed for bold aroma and flavor, this New Zealand gem shines brightest in late additions or dry hopping, making it a go-to for modern, fruit-forward brews.
Style Guide: India Pale Ale, New England IPA, Pale Ale, XPA, Lager
Substitute for: Citra, Mosaic
Feedback from brewers: “The star of this brew is the Canterbury grown Nectaron hops, providing distinct tropical fruit aromas which land on the palate with a charmingly subtle bitterness. A pleasant and approachable showcase for fresh hop lovers.” - Cassels Brewing Co.
Selections
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Hurunui Early Harvest
“Super fruity”
“Fantastic, fresh apricot, tropical“
“Grapefruit and pineapple”
“Peach, nectarine, mango, lemon grass”
“Found the early harvest to be quite sweet compared to the mid and late harvest”
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Wangapeka Mid Harvest
“Big tropical pineapple, mango, orange”
“Apricot, grapefruit with a nice sweetness and intensity. Honestly, this was the best hop on the table for us - I think it's the best Nectaron we've smelled. Both this and the Late were great. Really great intensities and charisma.”
“The characteristics present are well balanced with increased tropical notes.”
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Hurunui Late Harvest
“Super tropical”
“Same as Mid, just less citrus and more dank spice”
“Really amazed at the late harvest Nectaron - can imagine some great hazies being made with that. Nice tropical aroma.”
“Found this sample to be a little more earthy and less ‘sweetness’ than the early and mid.”