Nelson SauvinvsParadigm
Nelson Sauvin and Paradigm are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Paradigm
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Only in Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Nelson Sauvin | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–13% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 25–37% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Hallertau Blanc