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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Country of Origin:
| New Zealand (DSIR)
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| Noble:
| No
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| Uses:
| bittering or aroma
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| Beer styles:
| American ales, especially American Pale Ales
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| Substitutions:
| Magnum, Millennium, Nugget, Columbus
|
|
| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 13-16 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 7-9 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 37-40 %
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| Myrcene:
| 33-55 %
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| Humulene:
| 18-30 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 7-11 %
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| Farnesene:
| 0.05-0.30 %
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| Total Oil:
| 1.2-1.4 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| good to very good
|
|
| Growing Characteristics
|
| Yield:
| High
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| Harvest:
| early to midseason
|
|
This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Released in 1987 by the New Zealand DSIR Research Station, Pacific Gem is a high-alpha triploid derived from Smoothcone. While hardy in New Zealand, it generally does not grow well in the United States. It is said to contribute a cask-oak or woody character and blackberry notes when used in bittering.
