Nelson Sauvin
Alpha-Acid (%)
12.0 - 13.0
Description
This unique hop is bred from the New Zealand Smoothcone variety. It imparts white wine flavors, hence it is named for the Sauvinon Blanc grape. It also reputed to produce flavors similar to gooseberrys.
Possible Substitutes
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 12.0 - 13.0 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 6.0 - 8.0 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 1.79 | |
| Cohumulone: | 21 - 27 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 0.8 - 1.2 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 19 - 25 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 33 - 39 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 16 - 20 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 - 1 | (% essential oils) |