Nelson Sauvin Hop Pellets T90

Crushed gooseberry and cool-climate white wine. Nelson Sauvin takes its name from Sauvignon Blanc, and one sniff of the bag explains why.

Alpha 11–13 % · Beta 6–8 % · Late hop & dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2026 · 100 g

What it does in your beer

The oil shows fresh-crushed gooseberry, a descriptor often used for Sauvignon Blanc, plus a white-wine fruitiness and tropical fruit. It is bold: the grower warns the fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the uninitiated and that some consider it extreme.

Handled with care, it goes both ways — big, punchy ales and subtle, aroma-driven lagers. American pale ales and IPAs are home turf.

At a glance

What 10 g does in 20 L

Approx., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 12.0 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.

How to use

• Late boil or whirlpool: the recommended kettle slot is the final (third) addition.
• Dry hop: the other recommended use.
• Go easy the first time: the grower says it may need judicious use in the brewhouse. Start with a smaller share of the hop bill and build up.
• Bittering is efficient at 11–13 % alpha: 10 g boiled for 60 minutes gives about 14 IBU in 20 L.

Swap it for

Out of Nelson Sauvin? Variety data lists Admiral, Mosaic® and Vanguard as similar varieties; Mosaic® is in our range.

Pairs well with

Brewing a pale ale with a Kiwi accent? Try it with BESTMALZ BEST Pale Ale and let SafAle US-05 keep the ferment neutral.

Want to double down on the aroma? Amplifire Nelson Sauvin hop oil is in the range too.

Storage & shelf life

• Keep it sealed, cold, dry and in the dark.
• New Zealand grower guidance: refrigerated storage as close to freezing as possible; +2 °C is acceptable for the shorter term.
• Opened? Close it up airtight and brew with it while the gooseberry is still loud.

Food information

• Food business operator: Radek Milota – BO PIVO, Hlavní 35, 742 83 Olbramice, Czech Republic
• Name: Hop pellets, Nelson Sauvin™
• Ingredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)
• Allergens: none of the substances listed in EU Regulation 1169/2011, Annex II
• Net quantity: 100 g
• Country of origin: New Zealand
• Storage: refrigerated, sealed, dry and dark

Údaje o potravině (CZ)

• Název: Chmelové granule, Nelson Sauvin™
• Složení: chmelové granule (Humulus lupulus)
• Alergeny: neobsahuje žádný ze 14 alergenů uvedených v příloze II nařízení (EU) č. 1169/2011
• Čisté množství: 100 g
• Země původu: Nový Zéland
• Skladování: v chladničce, uzavřené, v suchu a temnu
• Provozovatel potravinářského podniku: Radek Milota – BO PIVO, Hlavní 35, 742 83 Olbramice, Czech Republic

Good to know

• Crop 2026: the 11.0–13.0 % alpha and 6.0–8.0 % beta above are for this Southern Hemisphere crop.
• Form and pack: T90 pellets, 100 g.
• Nelson Sauvin™ is a trademark of New Zealand Hops Limited.
• Your hops come from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic and travel separately from any equipment you order.

FAQ

Why is it called Nelson Sauvin?
It was named after Sauvignon Blanc: its fresh-crushed gooseberry aroma is a descriptor often used for that wine grape.

What does Nelson Sauvin taste like?
Fresh-crushed gooseberry, white-wine fruitiness and tropical fruit.

Which beers suit it?
American pale ales and IPAs, big punchy ales and subtle, aroma-driven lagers.

What can I use instead of Nelson Sauvin?
Variety data lists Admiral, Mosaic® and Vanguard as similar varieties.