{"product_id":"nectaron","title":"Nectaron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple and Passionfruit Powerhouse • New Zealand's Star Variety • Saturated Stone Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNectaron is New Zealand's most celebrated modern hop release, the product of two decades of breeding and prized for an intensely saturated profile of pineapple, passionfruit, and ripe peach. It arrived with enormous expectations and met them — few hops anywhere deliver this much tropical aroma per ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a robust alpha acid content of 12%, Nectaron works as a dual-purpose variety, though nearly every brewer deploys it late, where whirlpool and dry hop additions capture its remarkable fruit intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe golden pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid passionfruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy peach and stone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet tropical fruit-salad depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft citrus undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven modest late additions make a beer noticeably tropical; at full hazy-IPA rates Nectaron produces a dense, nectar-like fruit character that needs no supporting cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNectaron is a staple ingredient in many modern hop-forward styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazy \/ New England IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican and NZ IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoppy Wheat Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNZ Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also elevates hop blends instantly, adding tropical top-end to Citra, Mosaic, or fellow Kiwis like Motueka and Nelson Sauvin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, keep bittering to 0.25–0.5 oz at 60 minutes (or use a neutral bittering hop) and concentrate 1–2 oz in a sub-180°F whirlpool plus 1–2 oz in the dry hop. Light usage gives a tropical accent to pale ales and pilsners; heavy late usage delivers the full nectar experience the name promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Nectaron with a soft, hazy-friendly yeast and a high-protein grist — its pineapple-peach profile is tailor-made for the juicy IPA format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Tropical, pineapple, passionfruit, stone fruit, peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose, strongest late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: Whirlpool, dry hop, 60 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Galaxy, Citra, Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, double IPA, pale ale, NZ Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a dripping-juicy hazy, a tropical pale ale, or a new-school NZ Pilsner, Nectaron provides the pineapple-passionfruit saturation that has made it the most sought-after hop out of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665509062,"sku":null,"price":2.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064919412934,"sku":null,"price":5.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064919445702,"sku":null,"price":11.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064919478470,"sku":null,"price":23.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_6464f636-64ba-4383-9b9e-d79b397dca67.png?v=1781146228","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/nectaron","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}