Nectaron Hops - New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets
Nectaron Hops for Pineapple, Passionfruit, Peach, and Saturated New Zealand Aroma
Nectaron is a New Zealand grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and valued for the kind of bold fruit expression modern brewers actively chase. It is one of the more impactful contemporary New Zealand varieties, bringing layered tropical and stone-fruit character that reads clearly even in heavily hopped beers. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Passion Fruit, Tropical Fruit.
That intensity makes Nectaron especially useful in modern IPA-focused brewing, but it is not limited to haze-heavy recipes. It can also lift pale ale and hop-forward lager with concentrated fruit aroma when the goal is a fresher, more expressive hop profile.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Nectaron is known for pineapple, passionfruit, and peach character, often backed by orange zest, grapefruit, and broader tropical citrus notes. It tends to feel saturated and aromatic rather than subtle, which is a large part of why it has become so attractive to brewers building fruit-forward hop programs.
In the brewhouse, Nectaron shines in late-boil additions, whirlpool charges, and especially dry hopping. It fits naturally in hazy IPA, IPA, pale ale, and hop-forward lager recipes where brewers want a bright New Zealand fruit signature that can either lead or support a blend.
Why Brewers Choose Nectaron
Brewers often choose Nectaron because it delivers high-impact tropical and stone-fruit character with very little ambiguity. It is a practical choice when the goal is unmistakable modern hop aroma, especially in beers that need to feel juicy, expressive, and current.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: New Zealand
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 9.5% - 12.0%
- Beta acid: 4.0% - 5.0%
- Total oils: 1.5 - 2.5 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, pale ale, hop-forward lager, and other modern fruit-forward beers
Packaging and Storage
Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve tropical aroma intensity and brewing quality.