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Green Bullet

Dual PurposeHigh AlphaNew Zealand
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About

A dual purpose / bittering hop with a spicy 'dried fruit' character and solid finish. A sleek smooth hop which has averaged over 12% alpha over a number of years and its aroma qualities match its excellent bittering power as New Zealand Breweries have proved in their award-winning products. Green Bullet has been likened to giving a Styrian style of flavour to the beer as it gives a pine/lemon crispness and an excellent aroma. This 'go to' hop is a traditional bittering type that now finds applications throughout the brewery from late additions through the hopback/ whirlpool and dry hopping.

Origin

Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x open-pollinated Developed - New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka Ploidy level - Triploid Date released - 1972

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

PineBlack PepperPlumResinDried FruitFloralSpicyAromas Of Raisin And Fruit

Recommended Beer Styles

BockSaisonIndia Pale Ale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
38.3-53%
Humulene
19-28.2%
Caryophyllene
19-20%
Farnesene
9.2-20%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid11.0 - 15.0%
Beta Acid2.9 - 7.0%
Co-Humulone38-43%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.46-1.13 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Flavor Intensity7/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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