Nelson Sauvin™ hops impart a grape-like flavor to beers, defined as a cool climate white wine grape flavors. Other descriptors include extreme fruitiness, Passionfruit, and “Fresh Crushed Gooseberries”.
Pedigree Triploid from NZ Smoothcone
Aroma Unique fruity, white wine
Alpha Acids* 12.0 - 13.0 %
Beta Acids 6.0 - 8.0 %
Cohumulone 22 - 26 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 21 - 23 % of total oil
Humulene 35 - 37 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 10 - 12 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil