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