Nelson Sauvin T-90 Hop Pellets - 1 lb
Description
New Zealand Nelson Sauvin T90 Hop Pellets, 1 pound sealed bulk package
Grown in New Zealand's hop growing capital, the Nelson Region, Nelson Sauvin quickly became popular among craft breewers for it's over the top, youthful fruitiness. It's name is a marriage of the growing region, and the distinct flavor profile, similar to that of the locally produced Sauvignon Blanc, and after over 15 years of breeding and testing, Nelson Sauvin was released into the world.
Usage
Nelson Sauvin is a both a brilliant bittering hop, pairing high Alpha Acids and low cohumulones, and a deliciously distinct flavor and aroma hop. You can find Nelson as the culprit for bittering hop in many American style IPA's, as well as more traditional lagers. It also makes it's mark in the IPA and Pale Ale styles as a flavor and aroma addition, and does well in Belgian styles and light, European styles. Used as a dry hop in a cider, Nelson Sauvin shines with white winelike characteristics that bring out the depth of the cider.
Aroma and Flavor
Expect big fruit from Nelson Sauvin in late and dry hop additions, as well as notes of fruity mango, apricot and hints of lychee. Nelson is known for the permeating white wine and fresh, gooseberry and green grape characteristics that it imparts in late additions. Expect more of the clean and subtle white wine flavors in bittering additions, with a possible hint of mild pepper.
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This was my ‘gateway hop’ into New Zealand hops, and is still one of my favorites. It gives you this balanced fruitiness with a kind of spice in the backbone and a truly unique white wine characteristic that plays REALLY well with both bright and tropical hops in hoppy beers. We also tend to use it for lighter styles like blondes and it has no problem standing up on it’s own! One thing we learned is that as a dry hop in a cider, this hop MURDERS it! The wine-like characteristics push the apples out and compliment the whole thing, taking something great and making it incredible!
Average Acid Content
| Alpha Acids: | 12.0% - 13.0% |
| Beta Acids: | 6.0% - 8.0% |
| Co-Humulone: | 23% - 25% |
Average Oil Content (% of Total Oils)
| Total Oils: | 0.9 - 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene: | 22% - 23% |
| Humulene: | 35% - 37% |
| Caryophyllene: | 10% - 12% |
| Farnesene: | <1% |
| B-Pinene: | No Published Information |
| Linalool: | 0.4% - 0.9% |
| Geraniol: | 0% - 0.1% |
Possible Substitutes for Nelson
The commonly accepted substitute for Nelson Sauvin is Hallertau Blanc. While it won't have as much of a white wine characteristic, it is capable of matching the fruit profile and overall complexity.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What year were these Nelson hops grown?
They are 2018 crop year. Just packaged this month Oct. 2018.