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Package of Nelson Sauvin Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Nelson Sauvin
A/A: 13.4%
New Zealand
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Nelson Sauvin Hops - New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $24.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $24.99
$2.59

Nelson Sauvin Hops for White Wine, Gooseberry, and Distinctive New Zealand Character

Nelson Sauvin is a New Zealand grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and remains one of the most recognizable Southern Hemisphere varieties in modern brewing. Named for its Sauvignon Blanc-like aromatic profile, Nelson Sauvin is valued by brewers who want hop character that is unmistakably fruity, but more grape-like and vinous than standard tropical or citrus-heavy options. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Gooseberries, Bitterness.

That distinctive profile makes it especially useful when a beer needs identity. Nelson Sauvin can stand on its own in single-hop recipes or add unmistakable lift and complexity when layered into broader New Zealand or modern IPA blends.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Nelson Sauvin is known for white wine, gooseberry, and passionfruit character, often supported by grapefruit and bright fruit skin notes. It tends to feel sharp, expressive, and highly recognizable, which is part of what has made it such a benchmark variety for brewers seeking modern New Zealand hop character.

In the brewhouse, Nelson Sauvin works well in whirlpool additions, late-boil use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, saison, hazy IPA, and other hop-forward beers where brewers want a more distinctive fruit expression than standard citrus-only varieties provide.

Why Brewers Choose Nelson Sauvin

Brewers often choose Nelson Sauvin because it brings a flavor signature that very few other hops can imitate. It is a strong option when the goal is to build a beer with a memorable aromatic identity, especially when white wine and gooseberry character can add complexity and lift.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: New Zealand
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 12.0% - 14.0%
  • Beta acid: 6.0% - 8.0%
  • Total oils: 1.0 - 2.0 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, saison, hazy IPA, and other expressive hop-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 aroma definition, hop oils, and brewing performance.