Diamond SpringsvsNelson Sauvin
Diamond Springs and Nelson Sauvin are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Diamond Springs
Alpha acid
4.83%
Beta acid
3.18%
Total oil
-
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 Diamond Springs
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Diamond Springs
CitrusLemonMint
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Nelson Sauvin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 10–13% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–25% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–45% |
| Humulene | - | 25–37% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Hallertau Blanc