
Nectaron is a premium New Zealand aroma hop from NZ Hops with an intense hit of pineapple, passion fruit, peach and grapefruit. It was over 17 years in development and is a favourite for juicy hazy IPAs; this is a 200g pack of T90 pellets.
Hop profile
- Origin: New Zealand, developed with Plant & Food Research; a full sister to Waimea
- Alpha acid: around 10-14% (NZ Hops figure)
- Aroma: pineapple, passion fruit, peach and grapefruit
- Type: aroma hop
How to use it
NZ Hops recommends using it late in the boil or as a dry hop, where its tropical fruit is strongest. Alpha acid changes from crop to crop, so check the figure on your pack and scale your recipe with our Hops Alpha Adjustment calculator.
Who it's for
Brewers of NEIPAs, IPAs, pale ales and modern lagers looking for a big tropical fruit aroma. T90 pellets are the standard form for home brewing - consistent, easy to weigh and easy to store. Keep the opened pack sealed and cold; our hop storage guide explains how.
Related hops
- Galaxy - another tropical Southern Hemisphere hop
- Nelson Sauvin - NZ white wine character
- Motueka - fresh lime citrus