Pacific Gem
varietal: 79-32
Technical Data
HPLC & Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0C)
| Alpha Acids | 13-15% |
| Beta Acids | 7-9% |
| Cohumulone | 37% of Alpha Acids |
| Total Oil | 1.2 ml oil per 100gm cone weight |
| Concentration | 78 uL Oil/gram Alpha |
| Myrcene | 33.3% |
| Humulene | 29.9% |
| Caryophyllene | 11% |
| Farnesene | 0.3% |
| Citrus-Piney Fraction | 9.4% |
| Floral Estery Fraction | 1.8% |
| H/C Ratio | 3.2 |
| Other | 0% |
A solid bittering hop with spicy black pepper and berry fruit aroma characters (13-15 % AA)
Pacific Gem Brand 79-32 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.
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.
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"
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.
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