FINISHING HOPS-NELSON SAUVIN 12gm

Morgans Nelson Sauvin Finishing Hops - 12gm

Flavour & Aroma Profile
Nelson Sauvin is an aroma hop that is typically used in late boil additions and dry hopping.

The Nelson Sauvin hop aroma descriptors include distinctive white wine characters along with fruity flavours, such as fresh crushed gooseberry and grape. The essential oil profile displays characteristics of fresh crushed gooseberries, which is a descriptor often used for the grape variety Sauvignon Blanc, which is the reason for this variety’s name.

This is a hop that may require efficient application in the brew house. This truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big, punchy Ales as well as subtle, aroma-driven Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the uninitiated; however, those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer’s hop.

How to Use (General Steeping Method):

Steep: Place the hop sachet in a cup of boiling water (about 1 cup).

Wait: Let it steep for 10 minutes to extract flavours and aromas.

Add: Pour the steeped liquid and the hop bag into your wort (unfermented beer) at the desired stage (late boil, whirlpool, or to the fermenter after peak fermentation). 

When to Add:

Late Boil/Whirlpool: For flavour and some aroma.

Fermenter (Dry Hopping): For maximum aroma, after fermentation slows.

Finishing hops are essential for brewers wanting to build complex aromas and flavours, making homebrews more professional and vibrant.