Idaho Gem
Dual purposeUSA8230American hops

Idaho Gem

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.3–2.3 mL

Beer styles:IPAPale Ale
Description

Idaho Gem is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.

Named after its home state, Idaho Gem has rich levels of sweet, fruit-forward aromatic oils make Idaho Gem optimal for late kettle additions or dry hopping in a wide variety of styles, whether alone or in a blend. Idaho Gem shines with stone fruit, red berry, citrus, mojito, mint, and even powdered sugar aromas. Its flavors are soft and full with a remarkable smoothness, bright and forward impressions of fruit candy (think Juicy Fruit and Jolly Rancher) supported by citric grapefruit notes.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Co-humulone40–45%
Aroma profile and use
PineappleCherryCandiedHerbalSpicyMintCitrusStone fruitRedberryMojitoSweet
Substitutes
Statistics
  • harvested in mid-to-late August for most aroma varieties.
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