Pacific GemvsPacific Sunrise
Pacific Gem and Pacific Sunrise are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Pacific Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Sunrise
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPine
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryOak
Only in Pacific Sunrise
WoodyLemonOrangeMangoMelon
Property
| Property | Pacific Gem | Pacific Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 12.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.6 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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