New Zealand hops are special. Fragrant and zesty, their unique profiles strangely represent likenesses to the famous Sauvignon Blanc wines made there—grapefruit, kiwi, gooseberry; freshly cut grass. In the 2000s, juicy, wine-like Nelson Sauvin found its place within the American craft brewing scene and became a go-to for West Coast IPAs and pale ales. Now, it’s difficult to imagine the beer world without it, as it becomes ever more embedded within the flavour profiles of modern beer style...
