{"product_id":"pacific-gem-hops-pellets","title":"Pacific Gem Hops - New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePacific Gem Hops for Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacific Gem is offered here in T-90 pellet form for brewers who want firm New Zealand hop character with citrus, woody oak, berry, and currant notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacific Gem is a high-alpha New Zealand variety released in 1987. It can be used early, but its character is more interesting when late additions let its oak-like berry and currant notes show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect citrus, woody oak, berry, currant. Because the alpha is high and the cohumulone can be firm, use it thoughtfully for bittering and lean on late additions when the goal is aroma rather than sharp bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Pacific Gem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e late-boil additions, whirlpool additions, dark ale aroma work, and controlled bittering where firm structure is wanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical beer styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e European lager, strong ale, porter, stout, dark ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with Fuggle, Willamette, Pacific Jade, or earthy English-style hops for darker and malt-forward beers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHop Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop form:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 Pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.38%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.62%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.71 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical beer styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e European lager, strong ale, porter, stout, dark ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 1 oz packaging, with 1 lb availability only when shown in stock. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop oils, aroma, and brewing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Ounces","offer_id":51426147238166,"sku":"hops-pellet-pacific-gem-1oz","price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pounds","offer_id":51426147270934,"sku":"hops-pellet-pacific-gem-1lb","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/pacific-gem-hops-pellets","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}