New ZealandNelson Sauvin substitutes
Proven alternatives to Nelson Sauvin and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Enigma
AustraliaAroma2013Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13.5–19.4%
Beta acid4.5–7.1%
Total oil1.8–3 mL
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberry+2
Hallertau Blanc
GermanyAroma2012Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–12%
Beta acid4–7%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapes+4
Motueka
New ZealandDual purpose1998IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–8.5%
Beta acid5–5.5%
Total oil0.8–1 mL
CitrusMojitoLimeLemon+2
Riwaka
New ZealandAroma1996Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–5%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Similar aroma profiles
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USAHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.