{"product_id":"nelson-sauvin-hop-pellets-t90","title":"Nelson Sauvin Hop Pellets T90","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed gooseberry and cool-climate white wine. Nelson Sauvin takes its name from Sauvignon Blanc, and one sniff of the bag explains why.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAlpha 11–13 % · Beta 6–8 % · Late hop \u0026amp; dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2026 · 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandled with care, it goes both ways — big, punchy ales and subtle, aroma-driven lagers. American pale ales and IPAs are home turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNelson Sauvin™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBred by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand Plant \u0026amp; Food Research, released 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParentage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoothcone × New Zealand male (triploid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrop year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT90 pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpha acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.0–13.0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-humulone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24 % (variety typical, grower data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8–1.5 ml\/100 g (variety typical, grower data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual purpose, aroma-led\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGooseberry, white wine, tropical fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 10 g does in 20 L\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIBU from 10 g in 20 L (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 12.0 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate boil or whirlpool: the recommended kettle slot is the final (third) addition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hop: the other recommended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBittering is efficient at 11–13 % alpha: 10 g boiled for 60 minutes gives about 14 IBU in 20 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSwap it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of Nelson Sauvin? Variety data lists Admiral, Mosaic® and Vanguard as similar varieties; Mosaic® is in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a pale ale with a Kiwi accent? Try it with BESTMALZ BEST Pale Ale and let SafAle US-05 keep the ferment neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to double down on the aroma? Amplifire Nelson Sauvin hop oil is in the range too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it sealed, cold, dry and in the dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand grower guidance: refrigerated storage as close to freezing as possible; +2 °C is acceptable for the shorter term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpened? Close it up airtight and brew with it while the gooseberry is still loud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Hop pellets, Nelson Sauvin™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none of the substances listed in EU Regulation 1169\/2011, Annex II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: refrigerated, sealed, dry and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrop 2026: the 11.0–13.0 % alpha and 6.0–8.0 % beta above are for this Southern Hemisphere crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm and pack: T90 pellets, 100 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNelson Sauvin™ is a trademark of New Zealand Hops Limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour hops come from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic and travel separately from any equipment you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called Nelson Sauvin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was named after Sauvignon Blanc: its fresh-crushed gooseberry aroma is a descriptor often used for that wine grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Nelson Sauvin taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh-crushed gooseberry, white-wine fruitiness and tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich beers suit it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican pale ales and IPAs, big punchy ales and subtle, aroma-driven lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use instead of Nelson Sauvin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVariety data lists Admiral, Mosaic® and Vanguard as similar varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100 g \/ 2026","offer_id":60933612011854,"sku":"BOP-NELSONSAUVIN_NZ_2026","price":7.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/nelson-sauvin-hop-pellets-t90-main-v1.jpg?v=1791881426","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/nelson-sauvin-hop-pellets-t90","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}