New Zealand Hops

[THE DRUNK ARAB]

Never tried using PG for anything other than a bittering hop Franko, although I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be a great "one hop" beer. Has anyone done this?

TP :beer:

Gidday TidalPete,

I have brewed 3 brews using 100% Pacific Gem.
2 of those were based on Mountain Goats IPA and I was more than happy with the results.
The other one is on tap at home now and is a 100% Pacific Gem Lager/Pils. Really nice firm bitterness and
rich fruity flavours.

On topic I think Green Bullet is a great bittering hop. I used it a lot in my early brewing days when I was brewing extract beers.
I must try it again soon.

C&B
TDA

 

[bindi]

I really like the D Saaz what does the D stand for if anything? Double Saaz? :unsure:

 

[Jazman]

warren i have done a German pils with just sc it was a very good beer it did fine in the state comp judges couldnt tell it was a kiwi hop

 

[warrenlw63]

Just reopening this thread because I said I'd report back on Southern Cross hops.

As Jazman said... Great hop. Very similar to German noble hops but with huge AAUs. Extremely smooth bitterness given the strength.
Subdued, Hallertau type aroma with a great resiny flavour.

Could become one of my faves I think. Not a trace of harshness at all. B)

Edit: Pic.

Warren -

 

[jimmyjack]

Just kegged my D Saaz Ale. I love this hop! It has a peachy flavour with a bit of spice and mangos.

Cheers, JJ

 

[BoilerBoy]

Just reopening this thread because I said I'd report back on Southern Cross hops.

As Jazman said... Great hop. Very similar to German noble hops but with huge AAUs. Extremely smooth bitterness given the strength.
Subdued, Hallertau type aroma with a great resiny flavour.

Could become one of my faves I think. Not a trace of harshness at all. B)

Edit: Pic.

Warren -

Warren,

What IBU's did you aim for and were there any late additions?
BB

 

[warrenlw63]

BB

Went for 25 IBUs. Quite a fair bit of late hopping too. From memory around the 15 minute and flameout mark. The aroma is subdued but very pleasant.

Warren -

 

[kevnlis]

I have just made a brew that used Green Bullet to bitter and D Saaz (swarikia or whatever they call it now) for flavour and aroma. It is a Christmas brew so I will report back on the combo. I must say the wort had the smell of Paw Paw and citrus from the D Saaz. Should be a winner!

 

[joecast]

Just kegged my D Saaz Ale. I love this hop! It has a peachy flavour with a bit of spice and mangos.

Cheers, JJ

agreed it is a fantastic smelling hop. up there with centenial and NS as my favorite aroma hop.

 

[Lukes]

After all the positive remarks on Southern Cross I just had to order some .
I will call it:
A.H.B Peer Beer Pressure Euro Lager.

- Luke

 

[warrenlw63]

After all the positive remarks on Southern Cross I just had to order some .
I will call it:
A.H.B Peer Beer Pressure Euro Lager.

- Luke

Flowers I hope Luke. B)

Warren -

 

[Lukes]

Yep,
gone a bit hippie this year, as I spend more on flowers for me than the better half.

- Peace and Kiwi Hop's in Beer, Man.

 

[domonsura]

I'm having a flowers season this year as well, I've resolved to try and avoid pellets as much as I can if there's a fresh flower option available.

 

[THE DRUNK ARAB]

Brewed this hopburst style today. The aroma of the Pacific Gem flowers was divine :beerbang:!
I could not keep my nose out of the bag :lol: .



Batch Size: 25.00 L
Brewer: Mark Rasheed
Boil Size: 32.96 L Boil Time: 90 min Equipment: Marks Equipment
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.0


Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
2.35 kg BairdsMaris Otter (5.9 EBC) Grain 48.0 %
2.35 kg Weyermann Munich I (15.8 EBC) Grain 48.0 %
0.20 kg Weyermann Caraamber (70.9 EBC) Grain 4.1 %
18.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (30 min) Hops 17.6 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (25 min) Hops 3.9 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (20 min) Hops 3.2 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (15 min) Hops 2.6 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (10 min) Hops 1.9 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (5 min) Hops 1.6 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (0 min) Hops -
1 Pkgs London Ale (Wyeast Labs #1028) Yeast-Ale


Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.045 SG
Bitterness: 30.7 IBU
Est Color: 15.3 EBC

C&B
TDA

 

[warrenlw63]

Looks great TDA.

I elect we all form some kind of Kiwi Flower appreciation Society. First thing we do is find a sheep as a mascot.

Warren -

 

[domonsura]

Looks great TDA.

I elect we all form some kind of Kiwi Flower appreciation Society. First thing we do is find a sheep as a mascot.

Warren -

Shall I see if I can find a 'wool flavoured' hop for you Warren?

I already have a shrine to NZ hop flowers in my hop fridge.... You are welcome to help me worship them anytime you want.....:lol:

 

[Lukes]

 

[winkle]

Brewed this hopburst style today. The aroma of the Pacific Gem flowers was divine :beerbang:!
I could not keep my nose out of the bag :lol: .



Batch Size: 25.00 L
Brewer: Mark Rasheed
Boil Size: 32.96 L Boil Time: 90 min Equipment: Marks Equipment
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.0


Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
2.35 kg BairdsMaris Otter (5.9 EBC) Grain 48.0 %
2.35 kg Weyermann Munich I (15.8 EBC) Grain 48.0 %
0.20 kg Weyermann Caraamber (70.9 EBC) Grain 4.1 %
18.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (30 min) Hops 17.6 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (25 min) Hops 3.9 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (20 min) Hops 3.2 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (15 min) Hops 2.6 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (10 min) Hops 1.9 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (5 min) Hops 1.6 IBU
5.00 gm Pacific Gem [17.80%] (0 min) Hops -
1 Pkgs London Ale (Wyeast Labs #1028) Yeast-Ale


Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.045 SG
Bitterness: 30.7 IBU
Est Color: 15.3 EBC

C&B
TDA

Let us know how it turns out, I'm keen to do a single NZ hop beer.

 

[warrenlw63]

Shall I see if I can find a 'wool flavoured' hop for you Warren?

I already have a shrine to NZ hop flowers in my hop fridge.... You are welcome to help me worship them anytime you want.....:lol:

Warren's jaw smashes firmly to the ground.

Hallelujah I be worshippin' B)

Warren -

 

[devo]

JEBUS, JUST A FEW HOPS