2025 NZ Pacifica T90 Hop Pellets
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NZ Pacifica Hop Profile
Origin:
- New Zealand
- Bred from the classic German Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, adapted to New Zealand’s terroir
- Developed by HortResearch and released in the late 1990s
Type:
- Aroma hop (also light bittering, but prized for flavor/aroma)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 5–6%
Beta Acids:
- 5–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Orange Marmalade: Distinct sweet orange and marmalade (signature note)
- Citrus: Vibrant lemon and zesty lime
- Floral: Jasmine, orange blossom, and sweet spring flowers
- Spicy: Gentle, noble hop spice—pepper, mild clove, fresh-cut herbs
- Other: Sometimes delicate honey, faint marzipan, or sweet bread
Brewing Characteristics:
- Well known for delivering bright, clean, and classic “Old World” floral/citrus aromas with a unique NZ fruit note
- Soft, smooth bitterness; excels as a late kettle or dry hop addition for lagers, ales, and modern hop-forward styles
- Adds a New Zealand twist to pilsners, golden/farmhouse ales, and wheat beers
Best Beer Styles:
- Pilsner (classic or NZ style)
- Kölsch, Helles, Blonde Ale
- Golden Ale, Cream Ale, Saison
- Wheat Beer, Pale Ale, and even fruity IPAs/blondes
Substitutes:
- Hallertau Mittelfrüh (more herb/floral, less citrus/orange)
- Motueka (bigger lime, less orange/floral)
- Tettnang (soft, noble, less sweet citrus)
Fun Fact:
Pacifica is beloved for “orange marmalade in a hop”—soft, zesty, and perfect for brewers looking for a gentle yet fruit-forward twist on noble European styles.
Pacifica is beloved for “orange marmalade in a hop”—soft, zesty, and perfect for brewers looking for a gentle yet fruit-forward twist on noble European styles.