Hops NZ Pacific Gem 4 oz. Pellets

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 aromas. Excellent in international lagers-can also be used in IPA’s and other big styles.