PACIFIC GEM - WHOLE LEAF 2023 PENTICTON BC HARVEST
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13%-16%Bittering & Aroma
Vacuum sealed in 2oz packages.
Notes of oak and blackberry
Pacific Gem is originally 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.
Despite its high alpha acids its high cohumulone content makes its use as a bittering hop problematic. It can, and is, used as an early addition but is more well known for its aroma and flavor. When utilized as a late addition it can bring a delicate aroma character to the resulting beer that is smooth and oak-like with notes of blackberry.
The Pacific Gem has specific aroma descriptors that include spicy black pepper and berry fruit aroma characteristics. Some brewers have noted delicate blackberry, floral, pine or oak tones as well.
Substitutes:
Cluster, Magnum, Galena, Belma
Style Guide:
Strong Ale, European Lagers, Pale Ale, IPA
