TNT BlendvsNelson Sauvin

TNT Blend and Nelson Sauvin are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

Nelson Sauvin

Aroma

Alpha acid

10–13%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick TNT Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Nelson Sauvin

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Fruity

Only in TNT Blend

CitrusGreen

Only in Nelson Sauvin

WhiteGooseberryGrapesSauvignon

Property

PropertyTNT BlendNelson Sauvin
Alpha acid11.5–13%10–13%
Beta acid-5–8%
Co-humulone-20–25%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene-20–45%
Humulene-25–37%
Caryophyllene-6–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeAromaAroma

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