NZ Pacific Jade™
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

Hop Variety Description

Developed by the cross of First Choice and a Saaz Male; Pacific Jade was released from HortResearch in 2004.Selected for its high alpha content, it is suited mainly as a bittering hop providing pleasing, soft bitterness.A mid to late season variety with a moderate yield – this variety sees vigorous spring growth and forms long and dense cones reaching 6 cm or more. All New Zealand hops are disease free.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 12-14%
Beta Range: 12-14%
Cohumulone Range: 22-26%
Total Oil: 10.4ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 8

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 33-34%
Humulene: 32-33%
Farsene: <1%

In THe Beer

woody
spice
Citrus

In The Rub

herbal
lemon
black pepper