Glass of hazy beer with a peach and passion fruit in a dark, steamy place with nectaron hops

Nectaron

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Glass of hazy beer with a peach and passion fruit in a dark, steamy place with nectaron hops
  • Glass of hazy beer with a peach and passion fruit in a dark, steamy place with nectaron hops
  • Glass of hazy beer with a peach and passion fruit in a dark, steamy place with nectaron hops
Nectaron

Nectaron

$0.00 / oz

Bold tropical fruit with passionfruit and peach leading, backed by pineapple and mango.

Where It Lives

  • Tropical & Citrus (primary)
  • Stone Fruit & Berry (secondary)

Storytime

Nectaron is a newer New Zealand hop released in 2020. Unlike some of the more traditional New Zealand varieties, it was specifically bred to deliver big, juicy tropical fruit character similar to popular American hops like Citra and Mosaic. It throws heavy passionfruit, peach, pineapple, and mango notes with less of the classic green, sharp, or herbal edge that older New Zealand hops are known for. Because of this, it behaves more like a modern American tropical hop than a traditional New Zealand one.

Key Specs

  • Alpha Acids: 10 – 12%
  • Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
  • Origin: New Zealand
  • Form: Pellet
  • Common Substitutions: Citra or Mosaic (in some recipes)
  • More tech specs here

Practical Use

Nectaron shines in late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping, where it brings big tropical fruit character. It’s quite potent, so it can easily take over a beer if you use too much. Most people find 2–4 oz total in 5 gallons works well for solid impact. Going heavier can make the fruit feel heavy or muddled, so it usually performs best when you give it some breathing room alongside other hops.

Brew day tip: It pairs especially well with Citra, Mosaic, or Galaxy when you want to push big, layered tropical fruit.

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