Nelson Sauvin
A bold, gooseberry-driven hop with pine and white wine notes for a unique, rich character.
Distinctive and daring, Nelson Sauvin is a true standout in the hop world. With its bold aromas of fresh-crushed gooseberry, hints of pine, and vibrant ‘new world’ white wine notes, it brings an unmistakable character to every brew. Renowned for its ability to enhance and harmonize with other ingredients, this hop offers smooth bitterness and a rich, fruity profile that shines in both aroma and flavor-forward beers.
Style Guide: West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, New England/hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Lager, Pilsner
Substitute for: Galaxy, Enigma
Selections
-
Hurunui Early Harvest
“Great bright citrus - bright and punchy”
“Great notes of wine and gooseberry, as well as bit of pepper.”
“Citrus and stone fruit with subtle floral notes.”
-
Hurunui Late Harvest
“Well rounded, good balance between passionfruit and pineapple”
“Earthy with lots of stone fruit. Powerful.”
“Nice classic Nelson with fruit singing on top of some classic NZ dankness.”
“A bit more ‘sweetness’ and floral than with Hurunui early harvest. Again great example of wine and gooseberry note.”
-
Wangapeka Late Harvest
“Great full passionfruit”
“I'm somewhat obsessed with this sample, the aroma is bursting with all the right characteristics that I love in Nelson Sauvin! Peppery, goosberry, white wine, passion fruit, citurs blossum. Very well balanced.”