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Pacific Gem™ (13-15 % AA) A solid bittering hop with spicy black pepper and berry fruit aroma characters. Breeding: Pacific Gem is a Triploid alpha type bred from the New Zealand variety “Smoothcone” crossed with Californian Late Cluster x Fuggle. Developed through the New Zealand Hop breeding programme and released in 1987. Selection: 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. Brewing: 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 while later additions deliver citrus and pine aroma notes. “A master of consistency” Applications: A good all purpose hop that delivers quality bitterness along with flavour and...

Pacific Gem™ (13-15 % AA) A solid bittering hop with spicy black pepper and berry fruit aroma characters. Breeding: Pacific Gem is a Triploid alpha type bred from the New Zealand variety “Smoothcone” crossed with Californian Late Cluster x Fuggle. Developed through the New Zealand Hop breeding programme and released in 1987. Selection: 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. Brewing: 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 while later additions deliver citrus and pine aroma notes. “A master of consistency” Applications: A good all purpose hop that delivers quality bitterness along with flavour and...

Pacific Gem™ (13-15 % AA) A solid bittering hop with spicy black pepper and berry fruit aroma characters. Breeding: Pacific Gem is a Triploid alpha type bred from the New Zealand variety “Smoothcone” crossed with Californian Late Cluster x Fuggle. Developed through the New Zealand Hop breeding programme and released in 1987. Selection: 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. Brewing: 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 while later additions deliver citrus and pine aroma notes. “A master of consistency” Applications: A good all-purpose hop that delivers quality bitterness along with flavour and...

NZ Pacific Jade™ (12-14%AA) A soft bittering / dual purpose hop with fresh citrus and complex spice characters Breeding: NZ Pacific Jade Brand HORT1524 is a triploid alpha type developed by the cross of the NZ variety "First Choice" (a relative of the Late Cluster) and an Old Line Saazer Male. Released from the New Zealand Hop Research Programme by HortReasearch Centre Riwaka in 2004. Selection: Selected on its average alpha of 12-14% with Cohumulone in the region of 24% and an excellent oils profile. The aroma of this hop is described as bold as it delivers a herbal infusion of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper. Brewing: Suited for use as a bittering hop with some excellent results also being seen in dual purpose applications, with a soft bitterness attributable to the low cohumulone. The citrus aroma and flavour notes work well to temper malt sweetness in fullish Ales especially as a finishing hop. 'Great versatility in the Brewhouse' Applications: Typically to replace less...

Pacifica™ (5-6% AA) A dual purpose / bittering hop with a spicy “dried fruit” character and solid finish. Breeding: A triploid aroma type developed through by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research. Pacifica™ Brand 77-01 was bred through the open pollination of the highly regarded Hallertauer Mittlefru¨h variety. Pacifica™ was released on completion of successful brewing trials in 1994. Selection: Pacifica™ displays classic Hallertau citrus and floral aroma character which selectors mark as a real standout. The aroma is supported by a generous oils profile making selection possible for several beer styles from this stylish hop. Brewing: Pacifica™ brings something of a blend of new and old-world taste descriptors to the brewers' forum. Orange marmalade aptly describes the citrus aroma notes achieved through late addition. Bittering quality is such that early kettle additions net a soft yet solid finish even in highly bittered beers. Applications: Finds application where a...

Rakau™ (10-11 % AA) A true dual purpose hops with stone fruit and fig characters and excellent bittering qualities. Breeding: Rakau™ Brand 70-4-9 is a New Zealand triploid, purpose bred and selected for its unique dual purpose brewing qualities and characteristics. Re-released from the NZ Hop breeding programme in 2007 for trials under organics and now widely established under conventional cultivation. Selection: Rakau™ is a standout hop throughout the selection process due to its inherent intensity of aromas lifted from a heavy weight of oils. Selectors generally are agreed that the dominant fruitiness is that of fresh stone fruit such as apricot. Brewing: Great results over several brewhouse applications have been seen with sensory panels scoring uniformly high on the quality of bitterness as well as unique fruity flavours and aromas. “The whole orchard!” Applications: New World styles of ales and lagers where brash fruity character and big but well constructed bitterness...

NZ Southern Cross™ (11-14% AA) A dual purpose / soft bittering hop with a citrus lemon zest character with hints of pine Breeding: NZ Southern Cross is a triploid cross between the New Zealand variety Smoothcone and a 1950's research variety bred from a crossing of an early North American type known as the Cali (short for Californian) with the ubiquitous English Fuggle. Released from New Zealand's HortResearch hop breeding programme at Riwaka in 1994. Selection: The aroma is characterised by a heady mix of lemon peel and pine needles layered beneath a clean spiciness during selection. NZ Southern Cross has an excellent essential oil profile and low Cohumulone while producing consistent levels of alpha acid. Brewing: A kettle variety of the highest order NZ Southern Cross imparts a soft bitterness with a subtle resinous quality. The essential oil component is such that it can deliver a delicate balance of citrus and spice when added at the end of boil or a much bigger punch in the...

Dr. Rudi (10-12%AA) A dual purpose / bittering hop with classic resinous pine and lifted citrus characters Breeding: Dr Rudi is a triploid variety that was bred from the New Zealand Smoothcone variety cross open pollinated at the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre and released in 1976 as Super Alpha. Officially changed to Dr Rudi in 2012. Selection: Widely selected for its dual-purpose ability, Dr Rudi was once a high alpha type. Selectors note a fresh citrus peel beneath a mix of aromas such as pine needles and lemongrass when used as a late addition become evident in the aroma top notes. Brewing: A very versatile hop in the brew house where it can be used to deliver a quality crisp bitterness as well as excellent aroma qualities. Typical of New Zealand varieties, the oil profile sets it apart as a hop with many applications and can now be found in breweries throughout international markets where it is sought for its ability to integrate and finely balance both Ales and...

Superdelic™ was developed from both European and North American ancestry. After showing promise in clonal selection trials, and showing sensory attributes of berry fruit in pilot brewing trials, Superdelic™ was fast-tracked into the NZ Hops trial hop farm program in 2017, due to its unique aroma and chemistry profile. Aroma Profile Berry, Citrus, Sweet Aromatic, Tropical Superdelic™ (9-10.5% AA) The unique oil chemistry profile of this hop produces unique flavours and aromas of Red Fruit, Candy/ Lolly, Citrus, and Tropical Fruit. Breeding Superdelic™ (Trial Hop • NZH-102) is a triploid variety (cultivar) that was crossed by Dr. Ron Beatson in 2012 through our partnership breeding program with Plant and Food Research. Having performed well in the small plot trials and showing sensory attributes of red fruit in early brewing trials it was fast tracked by our Grower Committee to the NZ Hops trial hop farm in 2017. It exhibited great performance in the field with a vigorous...