Pacifica - Hopslist

Bred in New Zealand, triploid aroma hop Pacifica, or Pacific Hallertau as it is sometimes known, is the result of open pollination breeding of German hop Hallertauer Mittelfrüher. The hop was released by HortResearch, New Zealand following promising brewing trials in 1994.

Like Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, Pacifica is mostly known for its aromatic properties. It features moderately low cohumulone and higher carophyllene, which give it a spicy and decidedly floral aroma. Citrus notes are also evident and it is said to impart aromas of orange when used late in the boil.

Sierra Nevada brewery debuted Pacifica in their Southern Hemisphere Harvest fresh hops ale in April of 2014 featuring it as a bittering addition alongside Southern Cross and Motueka as its finishing hops.

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Also Known As	Pacific Hallertau
Characteristics	Citrusy, spicy, orange and floral aromas
Purpose	Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	5%-6%
Beta Acid Composition	6%
Co-Humulone Composition	25%
Country	New Zealand
Cone Size	Medium
Cone Density	Loose
Seasonal Maturity	Early
Yield Amount	1700-1750 kg/hectare (1520-1560 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	Moderate
Resistant to
Susceptible to
Storability	Retains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest	Difficult
Total Oil Composition	1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	12.5%
Humulene Oil Composition	50.9%
Caryophyllene Oil	16.7%
Farnesene Oil	0.2%
Substitutes	Liberty
Style Guide	Porter