Nectaron Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Nectaron is a premium New Zealand hop variety originally designated HORT 4337, developed in partnership with New Zealand's Plant and Food Research over 17 years before its commercial release in 2020. It is a daughter of Pacific Jade and a full sister of Waimea.

Brewers often describe Nectaron hops as producing intense notes of pineapple, passion fruit, peach, and grapefruit with a juicy tropical character. This bold profile has quickly made it one of the most sought-after NZ varieties for modern hazy and juicy IPA styles.

Nectaron performs exceptionally well in late additions and dry hopping where its intense tropical aromatics can fully develop. It has proven itself as an award-winning hop, delivering a consistent dose of high quality tropical character every time.

Nectaron hops are widely used in modern hop-forward styles where intense tropical aroma defines the finished beer.

Ideal for:

• Hazy IPA
• New England IPA (NEIPA)
• Double IPA
• Tropical Pale Ale
• Single Hop IPA

Nectaron pairs well with other tropical hops such as Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin to create vibrant pineapple and tropical hop profiles.

• Add early in the boil for balanced bittering
• Use late boil additions to enhance tropical fruit and grapefruit hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize intense pineapple aroma
• Dry hop generously to develop bold tropical stone fruit aromatics
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Nectaron shines in hazy IPAs and tropical beers, especially when paired with Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin for layered tropical complexity.