A triploid aroma type developed through the HortResearch, New Zealand Hop Breeding programme, Pacifica brings something of a blend of new and old-world taste descriptors to the brewers' forum. It is ideally suited to traditional German lager styles but is finding wider application to a new generation through the international craft market's insatiable thirst for Pale Ale.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include a signature citrus "orange zest" marmalade; classic Hallertau characteristics with some floral notes.
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Alpha Acid: 5 - 6%
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Beta Acid: 5.9 - 6.1%
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Co-humulone: 24 - 26%
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Total Oil: 0.9 - 1.1 mL/100g
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Myrcene: 12 - 13% of total oil
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Caryophyllene: 16.6 - 16.8% of total oil
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Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
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Humulene: 50.8 - 51% of total oil
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Geraniol: 0 - 0% of total oil