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Description
Nectaron Hops
Nectaron®: A tropical powerhouse from New Zealand, known for its explosive aroma of pineapple, passionfruit, peach, citrus, and grapefruit. This standout hop delivers intense flavor and a smooth finish, making it an ideal choice for hazy and juicy styles. Use Nectaron on its own or layer it with other hops for an extra punch of tropical complexity.
Nectaron Hops Overview
- Flavors: Citrus, pineapple, passionfruit, grapefruit, stonefruit
- Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping
- Best Beer Styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA
- Similar Varieties: Waimea, Nelson Sauvin™, Galaxy®, Motueka™
Background
Nectaron was developed over 17 years by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research in partnership with NZ Hops. Released commercially in 2020, this triploid aroma hop is a full sister to Waimea and was bred for its bold tropical character. With a strong following among modern brewers, Nectaron has quickly earned a place in hop-forward favorites like NEIPAs and pale ales thanks to its potent aroma and biotransformation potential during active fermentation.
Nectaron Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 10 – 14% |
| Beta Acids | 3.9 – 5.3% |
| Cohumulone | 25 – 28% |
| Total Oil Content | 1.0 – 2.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 40 – 50% |
| Humulene | 20 – 30% |
| Caryophyllene | 5 – 8% |
| Farnesene | 0.3 – 0.6% |
| β-Pinene | 0.4 – 0.6% |
| Geraniol | 1.0 – 1.5% |
| Linalool | 0.4 – 0.7% |
