Nelson Sauvin Hops

[brew703]

Looking to brew a small batch using Nelson. I'm thinking of using 90% MO,
6.3% Vienna, 3.8% Honey Malt.
IBU's under 40. Will be using 1056 slurry.
Just not sure how Nelson will play with the grains I noted.
Thoughts?

 

[tagz]

Could end up on the sweet side with honey malt, <40 IBUs and Nelson. I find that some of the new world hops are so fruity they can add to the perception of sweetness. If you're doing a lower gravity beer you might be fine. If you're shooting for an IPA you might want to increase your IBUs.

 

[brew703]

It's going to be a low gravity beer <1.055.
Trying for an easy drinking APA.
May remove the honey malt and up the Vienna a bit.

 

[Vandulus]

Made a Belgian Golden strong with a similar grain bill and it turned out wonderful with a subtle white wine flavor.

 

[Pappers_]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=388836

I'm a big fan of Nelson Sauvin in APAs and this recipe is a go-to one for me. And it won a gold medal a couple of years ago! Good luck with yours and let us know how it turns out!

 

[brew703]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=388836

I'm a big fan of Nelson Sauvin in APAs and this recipe is a go-to one for me. And it won a gold medal a couple of years ago! Good luck with yours and let us know how it turns out!

Thanks for the link. Will put it on my list to brew in a few weeks.

 

[Ruckusz28]

Try it out! I used nelson for the first time in my previous batch. I enjoyed the aroma, but the flavor wasn't where I wanted it to be. I wish I would have used Mosaic instead.

 

[Biscuits]

I recently used Nelson in an IPA I brewed...late addition and dry hopped with it and Citra...the aroma is like grapefruit bubblegum.

 

[brew703]

I recently used Nelson in an IPA I brewed...late addition and dry hopped with it and Citra...the aroma is like grapefruit bubblegum.

That sounds good. Might have to try that.