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Pacific Gem
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About
Pacific Gem is a New Zealand hops variety of interesting character. Bred at the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre as a triploid cross between Smooth Cone, California Late Cluster and Fuggle, it is used around the world in various styles but most notably in European lagers. It was released in 1987.
Origin
Developed in New Zealand at the DSIR Research Station, and was released in 1987. Pacific Gem has a Triploid alpha type, being the child of Smoothcone, Californian Cluster and Fuggles.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
PineBlackberryOakBlack PepperBerryFloralNotes Of Oak And Blackberry
Recommended Beer Styles
Strong AleEuropean Lagers
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
33-55%
Humulene
18-30%
Caryophyllene
7-11%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid13.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid7.0 - 9.0%
Co-Humulone37-40%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.2-1.4 mL/100g
HSI0.25
Flavor Intensity7/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 70%-80% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)