Pacifica™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Pacifica™ has German lineage. Bred by HortResearch in New Zealand it was released commercially in 1994. Open breeding of Hallertau and is mostly known for its aroma qualities.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Pacifica, the best alternative is Liberty.

At A Glance

Profile Lime, Orange, Marmalade, Floral, Honey, Spicy (almost cinnamon).
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.0%
Substitutes Liberty
Beer Styles Porter, Lager, Hazy India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

General Information

Country New Zealand
Aliases Brand 77-01, Pacific Hallertau
Storage Stability
Retains 60% - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid 6.0%
Cohumulone 25%
Total Oil 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 12.5%
Humulene 50.9%
Caryophyllene 16.7%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1520 - 1560 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Growth Rate Moderate
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Honey Lime Marmalade Orange Spicy
Variety Name
Hallertau Liberty
Beer Style
Hazy India Pale Ale Lagers Pale Ale Porter
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
New Zealand
Breeding/Supplier
Hortresearch
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-08 12:03:33
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.