Pacific Gem Hops

Pacific Gem Hops

New Zealand Pacific Gem Hop Profile

Initially released in 1987 by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, Pacific Gem offers pleasant bittering (13-16% AA) and a balanced profile of cohumulone, myrcene, and humulene. Aroma of toasted oak that blends with ripe blackberries and sweet citrus make Pacific Gem a fine hop for darker beers like stouts. Although it was originally introduced as a bittering hop, Pacific Gem has been used across many styles and applications. Beautiful bittering, unique flavor, a rare gem.

Pedigree: Crosses of Smoothcone, Cluster, and Fuggle

Alpha Acids* 13.0 - 16.0 % 
Beta Acids 7.0 - 9.0 %
Cohumulone 37 - 40 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 1.1 - 1.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 32 - 34 % of total oil
Humulene 29 - 31 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 10 - 12 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil

Updated Nov. 2025