Nelson Sauvin Hops
Another NZ hop variety that I have come across. Here is our profile for Nelson Sauvin Hops.
This variety was developed by HortResearch at their location in the city of Nelson, which probably attributed to its namesake. It’s a cross between the New Zealand hop variety known as Smooth Cone (which is not grown commercially anymore) and a New Zealand male hop. It was released in the year 2000.
Origin: New Zealand
Aroma/Flavor: I think this is the most unusual descriptions I have seen for a hop variety. 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”.
Alpha Acid: 11 – 13%
Typical Usage: Dual, but pairs nice with American citrus-y hops when used as a bittering hop.
Substitutions: Unique – no substitutions listed
Beer Styles: American ales that you want to push the boundaries of fruitiness, specialty/holiday beers.
on February 10th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
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on December 8th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Interesting hop. I’m looking to do an 1.100 OG beer using 65% Golden Promise, 25% White Wheat, and 10% Dextrose. I want to use White Labs’ Chardonnay yeast and a healthy dosage of late addition Nelson Sauvin. I’m attempting to blur the line with wines and beers.
on December 9th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
That’s an intriguing plan, Michael. Please let us know how it turns it out.
on December 26th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
[...] for what you are wanting it to taste like. Here's a link that describes this hops qualities. Nelson Sauvin Hops | Brew Dudes __________________ _ DIY Bottle Cutter build: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xISU4sJ8q4 [...]
on December 30th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Ok, Ive finally managed to acquire some of these hops. Geez, what a headache. It was easier to find a half pound of El Dorado hops (which made a wicked good IPA) Here is the finalized recipe:
08 lbs 00 oz Castle Pilsner (54.2%)
03 lbs 00 oz Simpsons Golden Promise (20.3%)
02 lbs 00 oz Briess White Wheat (13.6%)
01 lbs 12 oz Dextrose (11.9%)
1.000 Oz Magnum – 60 Mins
1.250 Oz Nelson Sauvin – 10 Mins
1.500 Oz Nelson Sauvin – 1 Min
2.000 Oz Nelson Sauvin – Dry Hop
Blend of Wyeast #4267 Bordeaux (wine yeast) & WLP001 Cal Ale
1.070 OG
1.007 Est FG
4.4 SRM
55.3 IBU (Tinseth)
8.3% Est ABV
90 minute mash @ 148 Deg
90 minute boil
the idea: super clean, brilliant straw colored beer with white wine notes and a firm bitterness…Wish me luck.
on February 18th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Where did you find the Nelson Sauvin whole cones, or did you dry hop with pellets?