Nelson SauvinvsSitiva Blend
Nelson Sauvin and Sitiva Blend 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
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Property
| Property | Nelson Sauvin | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–13% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 25–37% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Hallertau Blanc