Pacific Gem™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Pacific Gem™ was commercially released in 1987, it is a triploid of Fuggle, Cluster, and Smoothcone. It was bred at New Zealand's HortResearch Institute.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Pacific Gem, the best alternatives are Belma®, Fuggle, Galena, Magnum, or Magnum (US).

At A Glance

Profile Toasted oak, blackberry, and citrus.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 13.0 - 16.0%
Substitutes Belma®, Fuggle, Galena, Magnum, Magnum (US)
Beer Styles Stout, Porter, Strong Ale

General Information

Country New Zealand
Storage Stability
Retains 70% - 80% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

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 & Cultivation

Yield 2120 lbs/acre
Maturity Early to middle
Growth Rate High
Cones Medium to large size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Blackberry Citrus Toasted Oak
Variety Name
Belma Cluster Fuggle Galena Magnum Magnum (us) Smooth Cone
Beer Style
Porter Stout Strong Ale
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
New Zealand
Breeding/Supplier
Hortresearch
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-04 17:30:43
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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.