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Nelson, New Zealand

Southern Hemisphere hop breeding produces a distinct character

New Zealand and Australian programmes produced varieties whose thiol-driven tropical and white-wine character differs markedly from American hops.

1980–2020

Why it matters

Gave modern brewing a third distinct hop vocabulary alongside the European and American ones.

How well this is established

CertaintyWell attested. Broadly agreed across sources, though the precise dating or detail may vary between them.
When1980–2020. Recorded as a period rather than a date because it happened over time.
WhereNelson, New Zealand

Either side of this

← 1980: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale goes into production · 1986: The Kölsch Convention restricts the name to Cologne →

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Last reviewed 2026-08-16.

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