Pacific Jade Hops

New Zealand Pacific Jade HOP PROFILE |

Pacific Jade is a high-alpha hop variety released from the New Zealand HortResearch program in 2004. It was developed as a cross of First Choice (relative of Late-Cluster) and an “Old Line” Saaz male. Its aroma is described as “bold” with herbal, fresh citrus, with black pepper notes.

Pedigree Cross of First Choice and Saaz male
Aroma Herbal, citrus, black pepper
Alpha Acids* 12.0 – 14.0 %
Beta Acids 7.0 – 8.0 %
Cohumulone 22 – 26 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 0.6 – 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 31 – 35 % of total oil
Humulene 31 – 35 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 8 – 12 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil