TillicumvsPacific Gem
Tillicum and Pacific Gem are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruitCitrus
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Property
| Property | Tillicum | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–15.5% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 9.5–11.5% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 13–15% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |