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Created at Yakima Chief Ranches, this hop provides both bittering and hop aromas and improves the flavoring of other hops while producing a mellow pine and citrus flavor. This hop is great in American Ales and IPAs.

Flavor Profile

• Passionfruit
• Pine
• Earth
• Citrus

Typical Alpha Acid: 12.0%-14.0%

This New Zealend Hop is great in Pale Ales and Lagers. Deriving it's name from Sauvignon Blanc, the taste profile most recognized when using this hop, Nelson Sauvin hops have a distinct fruitiness and white wine quality.

Flavor Profiles

• White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
• Fruitiness
• Gooseberry
• Black Pepper
• Mace
• Allspice

General Info

• Country of Origin: New Zealend
• Commonly Found in: Belgian Ales, Pale Ales, Pale Lagers, and Weizenbocks.

These hops are a cross between New Zealand (2/3) and Saazer (1/3) breeding selections. The main use of Motueka is for aroma, with a strong note of lemon lime and tones of tropical fruit. Some hops that display similar characteristics are Saaz and Sterling, and they are most commonly used in ales. These hops provide both unique aroma and flavor from the beginning additions of your boil to the end.

General Info

• Hop Type: Dual-Purpose (Aroma/Flavor)
• Alpha Acid: 6.5 - 8.5%
• Similar Varieties: Saaz, Sterling
• Commonly Found in: Ales