Pacific Jade NZ Hops – 100g

The most recent release of the New Zealand Hop Research Programme Pacific Jade is a high alpha hop, averaging 12-14%, with low Cohumulone and an excellent oil profile.

Brewing trials have shown that this hop gives the beer a clean crisp taste, with a nice balanced palate.

Bittering:

The aroma of this hop is described as “bold” as it delivers a herbal infusion of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper. Brewing trials have illustrated Pacific Jade as an excellent hop that delivers a pleasing soft bitterness matched to desirable aroma characteristics.

Substitute:

Magnum

Suitable Styles:

English style Ales

Brewer”s notes:

Suited for use as a bittering hop with some excellent results also being seen in dual purpose applications, with a soft bitterness attributable to the low cohumulone.

The citrus aroma and flavour notes work well to temper malt sweetness in “fullish” Ales especially when used moderately as a finishing hop. Pacific Jade is also well suited to balance dryer Lager styles when employed as an “up-front” kettle addition to showcase its bittering qualities.

Applications:

Typically to replace less interesting Alpha varieties where a softer bitterness and higher oil profile is desired.

The Pacific Jade exemplifies market direction and the New Zealand breeding programme.