nz nelson sauvin™

Description

Described during selection as breathtaking, Nelson Sauvin™ has the unique ability to impart a distinctive cool climate white wine fruitiness. The complexity of the oils profile has seen selectors stretched looking for descriptors to document this unique new world variety. Sauvin™ as New Zealanders refer it as is a great growing hop with massive growth habitat. With its unique flavor components that boarder line between desirable and off putting our partner growers have this hop dialed in for exactly what we look for every year!

A hop that may require judicious application in the brew house, this truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle aroma driven Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiated, however those with an inkling for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer's hop. Very much at home in the new-world styles such as American Pale Ale and IPAs. This hop is considered by some as being extreme and it certainly makes it presence felt in specialty craft and seasonal beers while having gained a considerable international reputation in recent times.

Aroma: White Wine, Gooseberry, Tropical Fruits mixed with Dankness, Passion Fruit and Pineapple.