Nelson Sauvin has the unique ability to impart a distinctive cool climate white wine “fruitiness”.

This truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiated, however those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer's hop. The essential oil profile displays “fresh crushed gooseberries” a descriptor often used for the grape variety Sauvignon Blanc, giving rise to this variety’s name

Additional Information

Alpha Acid12.1%

Crop Year2022

Country of OriginNZ

product size100gm