MonroevsNelson Sauvin
Monroe and Nelson Sauvin are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Monroe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Property
| Property | Monroe | Nelson Sauvin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–2.9% | 10–13% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.95–1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–45% |
| Humulene | - | 25–37% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma