Pacific GemvsTNT Blend
Pacific Gem (bittering) and TNT Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick TNT Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Only in TNT Blend
FruityCitrusGreen
Property
| Property | Pacific Gem | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | - |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.6 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |