Nectaron® Hop Pellets 100g
Nectaron T90 Hop Pellets
Nectaron hop pellets are a high-impact New Zealand aroma hop, known for their intense tropical, stone fruit, and citrus flavours.
Developed over 17 years by New Zealand Hops Ltd, this variety delivers a bold, juicy aroma that enhances modern hop-forward beers.
With a rich oil content and moderate alpha acids, Nectaron excels in late additions, dry hopping, and whirlpool hopping.
Its flavour profile bursts with passion fruit, peach, pineapple, and grapefruit, making it a powerhouse for IPAs and Hazy styles.
Nectaron Hop Profile
- Origin: New Zealand
- Alpha Acid: 9.5–11.5%
- Beta Acid: 4.5–6.5%
- Characteristics: Passion fruit, peach, pineapple, citrus, tropical
- Substitutes: Galaxy, Citra, Motueka, Mosaic
- Best Use: Aroma, late additions, dry hopping
Nectaron Hop Flavour & Aroma
Nectaron hops provide a bold tropical and stone fruit profile, with dominant notes of juicy passion fruit, peach, and pineapple.
Hints of grapefruit and citrus zest add depth, making it ideal for beers that showcase intense fruit character.
Best used in dry hopping, Nectaron enhances beer with a vibrant, tropical aroma and smooth, juicy finish.
Beer Styles That Benefit From Nectaron Hops
Nectaron is a powerful hop that shines in beers where bold, juicy flavours take centre stage.
- Hazy IPA: Delivers a rich mix of tropical fruit and citrus.
- Pale Ale: Enhances juicy stone fruit and floral depth.
- NEIPA: Provides a full-bodied, tropical aroma with a smooth finish.
- Double IPA: Brings a punchy hop character with balanced bitterness.
- Kettle Sours: Complements tartness with sweet tropical overtones.
Nectaron Hop Pairings
Nectaron pairs well with other fruit-forward and citrusy hops, such as Galaxy, Citra, Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, and Sabro.
These combinations enhance tropical complexity and juicy hop profiles.
- Galaxy: Intensifies passion fruit and peach notes.
- Citra: Adds mango, citrus, and grapefruit sharpness.
- Motueka: Enhances fresh lime and tropical brightness.
- Nelson Sauvin: Provides white wine, gooseberry, and fruity depth.
- Sabro: Brings coconut, tropical fruit, and herbal spice.
Nectaron hop pellets provide intense tropical, stone fruit, and citrus flavours, making them ideal for IPAs, Pale Ales, and Hazy Beers.
If you're looking for a New Zealand aroma hop with a bold, juicy profile, Nectaron T90 Hop Pellets are an excellent choice.
