Description
Nelson Sauvin T90 Hop Pellets are a distinctive New Zealand hop famous for their white wine-inspired aroma and bold fruit character. Named for similarities to Sauvignon Blanc grapes, Nelson Sauvin delivers an unmistakable combination of gooseberry, tropical fruit and vinous notes.
Its expressive character makes Nelson Sauvin particularly useful in modern hop-forward beers. It can take centre stage as a single hop or add a distinctive New Zealand character when blended with other aroma varieties.
Aroma & Flavour
Nelson Sauvin can contribute:
- White wine
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Gooseberry
- Tropical fruit
- Citrus
- Fresh fruit
Its combination of fruit and vinous character creates a distinctive aroma profile that sets Nelson Sauvin apart from many other hop varieties.
Brewing with Nelson Sauvin Hops
Nelson Sauvin is highly versatile and can be used for flavour, aroma and dry hopping. Late-boil and whirlpool additions help showcase its gooseberry, tropical fruit and white wine character.
Dry hopping can further intensify its distinctive aroma, making Nelson Sauvin particularly effective in IPAs and pale ales. It can also add an interesting modern hop character to lagers and other lighter beer styles.
For additional variety specifications and brewing information, visit NZ Hops.
Suitable Beer Styles
Nelson Sauvin is well suited to:
- New Zealand IPA
- IPA
- Pale Ale
- Hazy IPA
- Session IPA
- Pilsner
- Lager
- Modern hop-forward ales
Hop Substitutes
Nelson Sauvin has a highly distinctive white wine and fruit profile, so there is no exact substitute. However, Hallertau Blanc, Motueka or Riwaka may be considered when another aromatic hop with fruit-forward characteristics is required.
Each hop has its own flavour profile and alpha acid level. Therefore, adjust your recipe and hop quantities as required when making a substitution.
Current Batch
Crop Year: 2025
Alpha Acid: 12.3%
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Producer: NZ Hops
Pellet Type: T90
Hop Use: Dual Purpose
Pack Sizes: 100 g / 250 g / 500 g
Alpha acid levels can vary between crops and batches. Therefore, always use the alpha acid percentage shown on your current pack when calculating bitterness.
Explore our complete T90 Hop Pellets range for more hop varieties for bittering, flavour, aroma and dry hopping.
