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