

Hop Pacific Gem (NZ) in pellets T90 in 5 kg bag - A high alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and useful bitterness level of 13% alpha. Pacific Gem is
very fruity with distinct berryfruit aroma that is prized by many brewers.
ORIGIN / HISTORY
New Zealand origin. A Triploid Alpha type bred from the New Zealand variety “Smoothcone”
crossed with Californian Late Cluster x Fuggle. Developed through the hop breeding programme
of the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre known now as HortReseach and released in
1987.
AGRONOMICS
No real disease problems (New Zealand is hop disease free).
ACID COMPONENTS
Alpha Acids 11 - 15% w/w
Beta Acids 8.2% w/w
Cohumulone 38.5% of alpha acids
OIL COMPONENTS
Total Oil 1.4 mls/100 grams
Caryophyllene 6.56% of whole oil
Farnesene 0.048% of whole oil
Humulene 17.97% of whole oil
Myrcene 55.35% of total oil Leaf Hops
Possible Substitutions: Cluster