{"product_id":"nelson-sauvin-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Nelson Sauvin Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNelson Sauvin Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelson Sauvin hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a New Zealand-grown aroma variety developed by Plant \u0026amp; Food Research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for their Sauvignon Blanc-like aroma, they bring bold, fruity character to hop-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole leaf Nelson Sauvin offers strong notes of gooseberry, white wine, passionfruit, and crushed grape — with enough resin to balance the fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used late in the boil, whirlpool, or dry hop to showcase its unique aromatics in hazy styles, juicy IPAs, or mixed-ferment recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNelson Sauvin Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gooseberry, white wine, passionfruit, light resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallertau Blanc, Motueka, Riwaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma, dry hop, late additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNelson Sauvin Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin is punchy and distinctive — full of tropical fruit, gooseberry, and white wine aroma, often compared to Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate additions bring out vibrant aromatics and a slightly resinous, dry finish that helps balance sweeter malts or yeast esters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Nelson Sauvin Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin fits best in modern, hop-driven styles that embrace big aroma and juicy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazy IPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers saturated gooseberry and white wine aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Pilsner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds bold hop aroma over a clean, dry lager base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides tropical lift with subtle dry finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaison:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with phenolic yeast and dry body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Ferment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stands up to acidity and funk with bright fruit aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNelson Sauvin Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelson Sauvin hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be swapped for other fruity, wine-like varieties like Hallertau Blanc, Motueka, or Riwaka if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Blanc:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares similar white wine notes, with a more restrained finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotueka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds lime and tropical character, with a softer profile overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiwaka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers bold citrus and passionfruit, with a sharper edge than Nelson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNelson Sauvin Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eCitra, Galaxy, and Motueka\u003c\/strong\u003e in hazy blends where tropical intensity and complexity are 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