Yakima Chief Nelson Sauvin Cryo Hop Pellets

Nelson Sauvin® Cryo hop pellets deliver one of the most distinctive and sophisticated aroma profiles in craft brewing — now in concentrated Cryo form for maximum impact with every addition. Originating from New Zealand and processed by Yakima Chief Hops using their proprietary cryogenic technology, Nelson Sauvin® Cryo captures the pure lupulin of the hop cone, leaving behind the vegetal plant matter and concentrating the essential oils and resins to roughly double the potency of standard T90 pellets.

What makes Nelson Sauvin® so iconic is its unmistakable white wine character — a vivid evocation of Sauvignon Blanc grape, fresh gooseberry, and tropical passion fruit, lifted by notes of fresh cut grass and a clean, bright fruitiness that is unlike any other hop variety on the market. In Cryo form, this character is amplified to its fullest expression, making it ideal for brewers who want Nelson’s signature profile to dominate the final beer without loading up on vegetal material. Cryo pellets are particularly prized for dry hopping, where their high lupulin concentration delivers exceptional aroma efficiency and a cleaner, smoother mouthfeel.

With its elevated alpha acid content, Nelson Sauvin® Cryo is also a powerful bittering option — though its true calling remains in late additions and the dry hop.

Cryo hop pellets
Produced by cryogenically separating the lupulin glands from the hop cone at harvest. The result is a highly concentrated pellet with approximately twice the alpha acids and essential oils of standard T90 pellets. Use at roughly half the rate of T90 for equivalent bitterness, or at similar rates for dramatically increased aroma intensity.
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Flavor & Aroma
• White wine and Sauvignon Blanc grape
• Gooseberry and fresh tropical fruit
• Passionfruit and melon
• Fresh cut grass and subtle resinous notes
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Usage
IPA: Hazy/NEIPA, American IPA, Double IPA
Pale Ale: American Pale Ale
Specialty: Wine-inspired beers, sours, experimental ales, lagers
Best suited for dry hopping and whirlpool additions where concentrated lupulin delivers peak aroma efficiency. Pairs exceptionally well with Motueka, Riwaka, and Nectaron.
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Quick facts
Origin: New Zealand
Type: Aroma / dual-purpose hop (Cryo concentrated)
Alpha acids: typically 22–26%
Form: Cryo Pellets
Brand: Yakima Chief Hops
Use: Dry hop, whirlpool, late additions, bittering

 Content: 25g