Pacific Gem™ was commercially released in 1987, it is a triploid of Fuggle, Cluster, and Smooth Cone. It was bred at New Zealand's HortResearch Institute.
Profile | Toasted oak, blackberry, and citrus. |
Country | New Zealand |
Substitutes | Belma®, Fuggle, Galena, Magnum, Magnum (US) |
Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
Yield | 2120 lbs/acre |
Storage | Retains 70% - 80% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles | Stout, Porter, Strong Ale |
Alpha Acid | 13.0 - 16.0% |
Beta Acid | 7.0 - 9.0% |
Cohumulone | 37.0 - 40.0% |
Total Oil | 1.2 - 1.4 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 33.0 - 55.0% |
Humulene | 18.0 - 30.0% |
Caryophyllene | 7.0 - 11.0% |
Farnesene | < 1.0% |
Growth Rate | High |
Cones | Medium to large size with compact density |
Maturity | Early to middle |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |