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New Zealand

Pacific Gem

DSIR | Alpha Acids: 13-15%

Developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research hop breeding program and released in 1987, Pacific Gem is a triploid alpha variety from New Zealand Smoothcone crossed with Californian Late Cluster and Fuggle. It is typically used as a first hop addition for bittering purposes, but is known for showcasing wood and blackberry flavors.

Aroma Profile

  • Berry
  • Spicy
  • Woody
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DSIR | NZ

Pacific Gem Type 90 Hop Pellets

Type 90 Hop Pellets
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Technical Specifications

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TYPICAL BREWING VALUES

ALPHA ACIDS %

(35-38% COHUMULONE)

BETA ACIDS %

TOTAL OIL ml/100g

TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN

(% OF TOTAL OIL)

B-PINENE0.4 - 0.6%
MYRCENE30 - 40%
LINALOOL0.4 - 0.8%
CARYOPHYLLENE6 - 12%
FARNESENE0.1 - 1%
HUMULENE20 - 30%
GERANIOL0.1 - 0.6%
SILINENE
OTHER15 - 43%

SENSORY ANALYSIS

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