Nelson Sauvin is a dual purpose New Zealand hop. It displays a unique Sauvignon Blanc aroma, and is also a good bittering hop.

Breeding: A triploid variety bred from New Zealand variety "Smoothcone" and a selected New Zealand male. Developed at New Zealand Hort Research and released in 2000. 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.

Brewer's notes: A hop that requires judicious application in the brew house, 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.

"Quintessentially New Zealand"

Alpha rating 12-13%