Pacific Gem
Alpha-Acid (%)
13.5 - 15.0
Description
A very high alpha-acid hop from New Zealand with very mild aroma and flavor characteristics. It is descended from Fuggles and the New Zealand Smoothcone among other varieties. It might produce blackberry aromas when used for late additions.
Possible Substitutes
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 13.5 - 15.0 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 7.0 - 9.0 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 1.78 | |
| Cohumulone: | 37 - 40 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 1.0 - 1.4 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 30 - 36 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 8 - 14 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 27 - 33 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 - 1 | (% essential oils) |