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Nectaron

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.

Origin🇳🇿New Zealand

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Tropical fruit4
  • Stone fruit4
  • Herbal2
  • Berry1
Alpha acid
10.5–11.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.5–5.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
27%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.7 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Nectaron

Common questions

What can I substitute for Nectaron?
Iunga, HBC 472, and Falconers Flight — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Nectaron taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.
What is Nectaron's alpha acid?
10.5–11.5%
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