Pacific Gem Hops (5kg) New Zealand 2022

The 2022 harvest provides fresh, high-quality hops, perfect for brewers looking to add a strong, unique character to their beers with a focus on robust bitterness and vibrant aromatics. Key Characteristics: Alpha Acid: 12–14% Harvest Year: 2022 Country of Origin: New Zealand Aroma & Flavour Profile: Aroma: A powerful blend of tropical fruits (blackberry, passionfruit, and grapefruit), with a hint of spice, pine, and earthy undertones. Flavour: Strong bitterness with flavours of ripe tropical fruits, citrus, and a spicy, resinous finish that gives a bold and complex hop character. Common Beer Styles: India Pale Ales (IPAs) Pale Ales Imperial IPAs Double IPAs Stouts Usage: Primarily used for bitterness in the boil due to its high alpha acid content, providing a strong, clean bitterness. Can also be used for flavour and aroma additions in late boil or dry hopping to bring out its tropical fruit and spicy qualities.