Nelson Sauvin
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Beer styles: Ales, Premium Lagers
Origin: Nelson Sauvin is the NZ dual purpose triploid variety released in 2000 with specific essential oil profile displays "fresh crushed gooseberries" a descriptor often used for the grape variety Sauvignon Blanc, giving name to Nelson Sauvin.
Brewing characteristic: unique aroma profile with very specific gooseberry fruity note
Agronomics: 1700 -2000 kg/ha, compact cones
Alpha acids: 11.0-13.0 %
Beta acids: 6.0-8.0 %
Co-humulone: 22-24 % of alpha acids
Total oil: 1.0-1.2 ml / 100 grams
Aroma: specific gooseberry, fruity
Myrcene: 20-22% of whole oil
Caryophyllene: 10-12% of whole oil
Humulene: 34-36% of whole oil
Farnesene: <1 % of whole oil
Recommended use and hopping: as hop pellets type 90, third and dry hopping