17 replies to this topic

[Poptop]

I was reading a bit on this strain and am looking for some experienced input.  It says it imparts a fruity white wine character and I was wondering if anyone could agree, disagree, comment, sugges, share how it was used etc.....

 

Cheers, Mike

[HVB]

I made a wheat with NS earlier this year.  50% 2-row and 50% wheat.  I used 35 IBU of Apollo for bittering and then 2oz of NS in the whirlpool.  When I first tapped the beer it was not one of my favorites and I left it alone for 2-3 weeks.  After that time it was awesome and I really need to brew that again before summer goes away.  I have found that my experiance with the Australian and New Zeland hops is they take a bit of conditioning time in the keg to come around to full potential.  I do get a white wine/chardonnay characteristic from it, light and very fruity. 

 

I also just used NS and Galaxy to dry hop an IPA in the keg.  The nose on that beer is amazing.

 

Give the Nelson a go for sure.

[Poptop]

Thanks man.  My mind's telling me to get some and use it in a Saison.  That is could be a nice compliment to the Dupont strain; 3724 or 565.

[HVB]

I can see that working out very nicely .. very nicely!

[realbeerguy]

I've done a single hop Nelson IPA, 66-70 IBU.  Nice wine like character and no harsh bitterness

[Poptop]

I have a pound coming my way.  Sounds pretty versatile.

[BlKtRe]

Word of caution. Use NS and Galaxy with a light hand. If you dont you will get pure dank and those wonderful flavors you describe will never happen. 

[HVB]

Word of caution. Use NS and Galaxy with a light hand. If you dont you will get pure dank and those wonderful flavors you describe will never happen. 

 

I would also add to this that using them late or as a DH is the best use for them, IMO.

Edited by drez77, 07 August 2013 - 07:39 AM.

[SchwanzBrewer]

Made a great nelson/citra blonde with them. Damn nice hop IMO.

[Hines]

Word of caution. Use NS and Galaxy with a light hand. If you dont you will get pure dank and those wonderful flavors you describe will never happen. 

 

THIS.  I made a single hop brew with just Nelson and I couldn't drink it.  To me it tasted sour (and no, the beer wasn't infected)

[Poptop]

Hines, how much did you add and when?  To what type of beer and size malt bill? 

 

I'm picking up a big vibe on using this stuff for finish.  Maybe a spice hop on the front end and a little NS on the 'way' back end.

[realbeerguy]

THIS.  I made a single hop brew with just Nelson and I couldn't drink it.  To me it tasted sour (and no, the beer wasn't infected)

Did mine at 68 IBU front end only & 1.5 oz dry hop.  Hop shined thru, not harsh.

[Hines]

i think i have it on beersmith.  I will check when I get home.

[armagh]

https://www.northern...-Antithesis.pdf

 

Have to say I've given some thought to trying this one.  Way outside the box, but definitely Kiwi inspired.

[neddles]

Kev, you're amazing.  I saw this a few weeks (months?) ago and for a split second, thought it might be something to try then discarded the notion.  But it's the first thing that came to mind when I saw the "sale" on Nelson Suavin at another site today.  As mentioned, I have a pound coming

...and where is said "sale" if you don't mind?

 

 

https://www.northern...-Antithesis.pdf

 

Have to say I've given some thought to trying this one.  Way outside the box, but definitely Kiwi inspired.

That looks very interesting.

[armagh]

Weak link in that recipe would be the Alexander's concentrate.  I've bought that stuff to use in mead and it was oxidized.

[Poptop]

...and where is said "sale" if you don't mind?

 

 

Well, the price doesn't constitute a sale to me but I got them anyway.  I've ordered from the before and they provide pretty expedient service.

https://labelpeelers...-lb-p-4385.html

 

[MtnBrewer]

...and where is said "sale" if you don't mind?

Hops Shack has them for $25/lb. (down from $30).