Finally got some Nelson Sauvins...now what?

I know Alpine uses Rye in Nelson, so maybe make a Rye-IPA? Maybe not a clone per se, but something that is inspired by Nelson.

 

I did an IPA with nelson that turned out great. I also did a barleywine with nelson as the aroma hop that also turned out nicely.

 

Barleywine with Nelson sounds amazing. Any chance you could share the recipe? I am looking to brew a Barleywine with the goal of having it ready for the Fall/Winter.

 

send them to me...

just tried Widmer's Nelson IPA and it was a great experience:
http://widmerbrothers.com/beer/#nelson-imperial
you should be able to build a recipe off that info.

 

I suggest a ~7% hoppy red/amber ipa/whatever you want to call it. I like the juiciness/white grape goes really well with that type of grain bill.

 

I've liked them in IPA's both alone (used another hop to bitter) and with other hops like Amarillo. Another one that I brew that I really like them with is a big hoppy Amber Ale where they are the only flavor and aroma addition, they really go great with the little extra maltiness you get but are strong enough to play the part with ease.

 

another idea is to get some sauv blanc grape juice and do something like a saison with the grape juice, nelson sauvin hops and maybe even a light handed oaking

 

Sent.

 

Brew a pale lager, right? I mean it seems obvious to me...

 

I brewed the Honey Ginger ale from Papazian's book with Nelson hops and it turned out great. Dry, spicy and fruity.

 

Citra + Nelson = Winning!

Recipe looks tasty...but I would prob add a FWH addition and at least 2 more oz of dry. I do think the Nelsons are quite potent and are better served when paired with another variety. I read somewhere that Alpine also uses Southern Cross in their Nelson.

 

Rye-PA is the winner. I'll need you to send me a bottle to confirm the "winning" aspect tho...

 

Good call on pairing the Nelson's with the Simcoe. I get a ton of grapefruit aroma from fresh Alpine Brew. Co. Nelson, which would suggest Simcoe. Be interested to hear how your beer turns out. Good luck!

 

I did something the exact same thing...started with Denny's Rye and a hopville Nelson recipe and sort of riffed off of both of them. Came up with something close to this, except I paired NS with Galaxy. Those two went beautifully together. Nelson + Citra is nice, too. It came out really well...I say go for it. 1450 is an effer to clear though, so plan on cold crashing.

 

Let me get this straight, you finally have the hops you search the world for and you dont know what to do?

Just kidding. I am brewing right now so please excuse me.

 

Perhaps I use these in too high of amounts but I never get juicy grape etc. I get lots of juicy citrus and major dank/herbal, almost reminiscent of columbus in terms of that quality.