DeltavsNelson Sauvin
Delta and Nelson Sauvin are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Delta
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Property
| Property | Delta | Nelson Sauvin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 10–13% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 20–45% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 25–37% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Fuggle
Hallertau Blanc