I've not used Nelson Sauvin hops before, so ordered six ounces to try. These were grown in New Zealand using organic farming techniques. According to the internet, Nelson Sauvin hops are:
I brewed an APA featuring these hops. I first wort hopped with some Chinook, but the remainder of the hops have been the Nelson Sauvin, at 10, 5 and 1 minutes. After fermenting for ten days or so, most of the time at 60F and towards the end of that time at 64F, today I racked to a new carboy and added more Nelson Sauvin to dry hop. I'll probably bottle on Thursday night.
Here's the recipe:
7.25 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 59.18 %
3.00 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 24.49 %
1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 8.16 %
1.00 lb Wheat Malt, Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 8.16 %
0.50 oz Chinook [10.00 %] (60 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 17.8 IBU
1.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (10 min) Hops 13.3 IBU
1.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (5 min) Hops 7.3 IBU
1.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (0 min) Hops -
3.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (Dry Hop 3 days) Hops -
Irish Moss (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
Edinburgh Ale (White Labs #WLP028) Yeast-Ale
Mashed at 154F, single infusion, batch sparge
Measured Original Gravity: 1.056 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
ABV: 5.74 %
Bitterness: 38.3 IBU
Calories: 249 cal/pint
Est Color: 8.2 SRM
When I tasted the hydrometer sample, it did have a very pleasant and unusual aroma, not citrusy, but fruity. I'll try to remember to report back when the beer is ready to drink.
12% Ave. AAU. This new and unique variety was bred in New Zealand and released in 2000. Named for its aroma which is remarkably similar to the fresh crushed gooseberry aroma of a Sauvignon Blanc grape. Nelson Sauvin has the unique ability to impart a distinctive cool climate white wine fruitiness. Offers both a refreshing green grapes flavor, hints of pineapple, with a touch of earthiness to balance the flavor profile. This dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiated, however those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer's hop. A must try incredibly unique hop, and there is really no recommended substitute although it shares characteristics with Cascade, Centennial, or Chinook.
I brewed an APA featuring these hops. I first wort hopped with some Chinook, but the remainder of the hops have been the Nelson Sauvin, at 10, 5 and 1 minutes. After fermenting for ten days or so, most of the time at 60F and towards the end of that time at 64F, today I racked to a new carboy and added more Nelson Sauvin to dry hop. I'll probably bottle on Thursday night.
Here's the recipe:
7.25 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 59.18 %
3.00 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 24.49 %
1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 8.16 %
1.00 lb Wheat Malt, Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 8.16 %
0.50 oz Chinook [10.00 %] (60 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 17.8 IBU
1.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (10 min) Hops 13.3 IBU
1.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (5 min) Hops 7.3 IBU
1.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (0 min) Hops -
3.00 oz Nelson Sauvin [11.30 %] (Dry Hop 3 days) Hops -
Irish Moss (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
Edinburgh Ale (White Labs #WLP028) Yeast-Ale
Mashed at 154F, single infusion, batch sparge
Measured Original Gravity: 1.056 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
ABV: 5.74 %
Bitterness: 38.3 IBU
Calories: 249 cal/pint
Est Color: 8.2 SRM
When I tasted the hydrometer sample, it did have a very pleasant and unusual aroma, not citrusy, but fruity. I'll try to remember to report back when the beer is ready to drink.