Green BulletvsPacific Gem
Green Bullet (dual purpose) and Pacific Gem (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Green Bullet
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineBlack currantFloral
Only in Green Bullet
PlumResinDried
Only in Pacific Gem
BerryBlackberryOak
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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