{"product_id":"hop-pellets-nelson-sauvin","title":"Hop Pellets Nelson Sauvin","description":"\u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin is New Zealand's most distinctive hop, famous for a bold white wine character that recalls Sauvignon Blanc, gooseberry and crushed grape. It is a high-alpha, dual-purpose pellet unlike anything else, and a little goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Zealand IPA and pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Zealand pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaison and Belgian ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFruit-forward ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nelson Sauvin, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual purpose (shines as aroma and flavour)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 11-13%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 6-8%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 24-26% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 0.8-1.2 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e white wine, gooseberry, grape, citrus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin has no real substitute, it is in a category of its own. Where Galaxy and Citra push tropical fruit, Nelson brings a vinous, white wine and gooseberry character that is unmistakable. It is powerful and can dominate, so many brewers blend it to soften the edge, pairing it with Motueka for a full Kiwi bill or with Galaxy and Citra to add a fruity counterpoint. Run it single-hopped only if you love that grapey, Sauvignon Blanc punch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNelson is intense, so start conservatively and build up on later batches. Keep most of it for the whirlpool and dry hop where the white wine character sings, and use only a small early charge for bittering since the alpha is high. For an IPA, 20 to 40g of dry hops is plenty to start, as it punches above its weight. Store cold and sealed, push the air out, and use within 12 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994994253901,"sku":"22224","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43196846833741,"sku":"22047","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43196846866509,"sku":"22010","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/hop-pellets-nelson-sauvin.jpg?v=1785220611","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-nelson-sauvin","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}