{"product_id":"nelson-sauvin","title":"Nelson Sauvin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wine Sophistication • Gooseberry \u0026amp; Grape • New Zealand's Signature Hop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin is New Zealand's most celebrated hop, prized for an utterly unique white wine character reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc — the grape that gave it its name. Notes of gooseberry, fresh grape, and tropical fruit make it one of the most distinctive and sought-after varieties in the world, capable of giving a beer genuine vinous elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith alpha acids of 12%, Nelson Sauvin can certainly bitter, but its rare flavor profile makes it far more valuable in late additions where the wine-like character can develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauvignon Blanc white wine character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTart gooseberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh crushed grape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy tropical fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, dry, vinous finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed sparingly, Nelson lends an intriguing winey complexity to blends. As a featured hop, it produces strikingly vinous, fruit-forward beers unlike anything brewed with American varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNelson Sauvin is a staple ingredient in many modern and experimental styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazy \/ New England IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrut IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also brings unexpected sophistication to farmhouse and Brett beers, where its grape character plays beautifully with fermentation-derived complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5-gallon batch, use 1–2 oz across whirlpool and dry hop for full white wine expression, with bittering from a neutral hop. In a NZ pilsner, even 0.5–1 oz late creates a remarkably distinctive lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNelson pairs exceptionally well with Galaxy and Citra — the gooseberry-vinous note threads through tropical hop bills like a sommelier's signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: White wine, gooseberry, tropical, grape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose, favoring aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: Whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Galaxy, Motueka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Hazy IPAs, NZ pilsners, double IPAs, saisons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a vinous hazy IPA or an elegant New Zealand pilsner, Nelson Sauvin delivers the one-of-a-kind white wine character no other hop can imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665050310,"sku":null,"price":3.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064919576774,"sku":null,"price":6.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064919609542,"sku":null,"price":12.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064919642310,"sku":null,"price":25.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_f364f817-fb1d-4cb8-9579-0ec05e5369b9.png?v=1781146181","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/nelson-sauvin","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}