Pacific GemvsTillicum

Pacific Gem and Tillicum are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Pacific Gem

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–15%

Beta acid

7–9%

Total oil

0.8–1.6 mL

New Zealand

Tillicum

Bittering

Alpha acid

13.5–15.5%

Beta acid

9.5–11.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Pacific Gem

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tillicum

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Pacific Gem

Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine

Only in Tillicum

Stone fruitCitrus

Property

PropertyPacific GemTillicum
Alpha acid13–15%13.5–15.5%
Beta acid7–9%9.5–11.5%
Co-humulone35–40%35%
Total oil0.8–1.6 mL-
Myrcene30–40%39–41%
Humulene20–30%13–15%
Caryophyllene6–12%7–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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