Items found matching the tag "smoothcone"
Dr. Rudi was bred by HortResearch as a an open pollination of Smoothcone. Released in 1976. A true definition of a dual use as it has smoother bitterness and good aroma qualities. Originally named Super Alpha but renamed in 2012 in honor of the "father of New Zealand hops", Dr. Rudi Roborgh. There isn't a direct substitute.
Green Bullet™ was bred by the New Zealand Hop Research Committee to be resistant to Black Root Rot disease, a disease that decimated hops in the 1940s in New Zealand. Released for commercial use in 1972, Green Bullet™ was originally known as Brand 65-3-82. Acreage is on a decline over the past 10 years. Bred from an open pollination Smoothcone to have high alpha acid. This has enabled the hop to be used for bittering in lagers. It also has a "traditional" spicy character.
Nelson Sauvin™ was first released in 2000, is a triploid variety developed by Hort Research, Riwaka Research Centre (Plant & Food Research). Bred from New Zealand Smoothcone and a New Zealand male. Definitely imparts a unique aroma. High alpha acids makes Nelson Sauvin™ a great dual hop.
Pacific Gem™ is an imposing high-alpha variety that serves as the structural cornerstone of many legendary New Zealand brews. Released in 1987 by the HortResearch Institute, it was engineered as a triploid cross of Fuggle, Cluster, and Smoothcone. This robust lineage created a hop optimized for maximum bittering efficiency without sacrificing the distinctive aromatic character that sets New Zealand varieties apart. Pacific Gem™ is a bold, "no-nonsense" hop, offering growers exceptional yields and providing brewers with a deep, resonant bitterness that can stand up to even the heaviest malt bills while contributing a sophisticated dark fruit complexity. The sensory profile of Pacific Gem™ is a striking and assertive blend of forest fruits and classic herbal spice. It leads with a primary, "dark" bouquet of crushed blackberries, blackcurrants, and oak, followed by a vibrant secondary layer of pine resin and earthy spice. As the profile develops, brewers will find a distinct "savory" depth and a hint of dark chocolate that provides a rich, substantial finish. Thanks to its high alpha acid content and significant oil saturation, Pacific Gem™ delivers a punchy, lingering bitterness and a saturated aromatic presence. It is the definitive choice for brewers seeking a sturdy foundation with a unique, berry-forward twist.