Pacific Gem pellets 2025, 5 kg

Breeding:

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.
Selection:

Does not carry the punchy aromas usually associated with higher Alpha hops. Pacific Gem contains a good balance of oils which constantly contributes to its aroma score. A very pleasing hop with useful bittering potential with Alpha Acids at 13 % and above.
Brewer’s notes:

Pacific Gem fills the brew house with enticing aromas during kettle addition and has been described as producing oaken flavours with a distinct blackberry aroma. Typically used as a first hop addition and makes its presence felt through an excellent tempered bitterness and flavour. Well suited to a wide range of beer styles and lends itself well to European Lager styles of various bitterness levels.

“A master of consistency”
Grower comments:

Maturity Mid season
Yield Moderate to high
Growth Habit Vigorous, clavate frame
Cone Structure Long, compact, ovate shape
Disease Resistance New Zealand is hop disease free
Storage Stability Good
Technical data:

HPLC & Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0 ºC)
Alpha Acids 13 - 15 %
Beta Acids 7 – 9 %
Cohumulone 37 - 40 % of Alpha Acids
Total Oil 1.2 ml oil per 100 gram cone weight
Concentration 78 uL Oil/gram Alpha
Myrcene 33.3 %
Humulene 29.9 %
Caryophyllene 11 %
Farnasene 0.3 %
Citrus-Piney Fraction 9.4 %
Floral Estery Fraction 1.8 % (Linalool 1 %)
Xanthohumol 0.6 %
Other 11.6 %
Applications:

Sought internationally for its ability to deliver consistent alpha much of the crop is transformed by supercritical CO2 to resin. This creates a reliable off-season source of kettle extract for the northern hemisphere brewer.

Origin: Nya Zeeland

Typical values:
Alpha acid (correct alpha value is printed on the package): 13 - 18 %
Cohumulone: 37 - 40 %
Total oils: 1,1 - 1,4 ml / 100 g
Possible replacements: Fuggle, Columbus/Tomahawk