Barbe RougevsNelson Sauvin
Barbe Rouge and Nelson Sauvin are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Nelson Sauvin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 10–13% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 20–45% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 25–37% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Hallertau Blanc