Pacifica is an aroma hop from New Zealand. Descriptors include a signature citrus orange zest marmalade, classic Hallertau characteristics with some floral notes. Moderate and highly pleasant. Use in Pale Ale, Lager & Pilsner.
CITRUS / ORANGE / MARMALADE / HONEY
Pacifica is an aroma hop that is typically used in late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Pacifica has aroma descriptors that include a signature citrus orange zest marmalade & classic Hallertau characteristics. Moderate and highly pleasant. It also has new-mown hay and honey with tangy herbal and sweet floral notes.
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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.
20 LITERS | ABV 5.0 | IBU 30 | SRM 2.7 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.045 | FG 1.007
MASH 90 MIN @ 67⁰C | SPARGE 3 LITERS | BOIL 60 MIN
• 3650g GLADFIELD AMERICAN ALE MALT 2.5 SRM
• 226g GLADFIELD LIGHT CRYSTAL MALT 32 SRM
• 9g MAGNUM 12.4% AA @ 60 MINUTES
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA @ 10 MINUTES
STEEP / WHIRLPOOL FOR 30 MINUTES @ 90⁰C
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA
DRY HOP FOR 3 DAYS AFTER FERMENTATION HAS FINISHED WITH:
• 28g PACIFICA
ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)
• 1ST CHOICE: WLP O90 SAN DIEGO SUPER YEAST
• 2ND CHOICE: WLP 001 CALIFORNIA ALE
20 LITERS | ABV 4.8 | IBU ~24 | SRM 3.2 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.047 | FG 1.011
MASH 90 MIN @ 67⁰C | SPARGE 3 LITERS | BOIL 60 MIN
MASH:
• 1850g GLADFIELD LAGER LIGHT MALT 1.4 SRM
• 1850g GLADFIELD PILSNER MALT 1.9 SRM
• 340g GLADFIELD MUNICH MALT 7.9 SRM
• 71g GLADFIELD SOUR GRAPES MALT 2 SRM
BOIL:
• 10g MAGNUM 12.5% AA @ 60 MINUTES
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA @ 10 MINUTES
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA @ 5 MINUTES
ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)
• 1ST CHOICE: WLP 830 GERMAN LAGER
20 LITERS | ABV 6.5 | IBU ~40 | SRM 9.9 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.063 | FG 1.014
MASH 90 MIN @ 67⁰C | SPARGE 3 LITERS | BOIL 60 MIN
• 5200g GLADFIELD AMERICAN ALE MALT 2.5 SRM [95%]
• 275g GLADFIELD DARK CRYSTAL MALT 101.5 SRM [5%]
• 12g SOUTHERN CROSS 13% AA @ 60 MINUTES
• 15g MOTUEKA 7% AA @ 10 MINUTES
• 15g PACIFICA 5.5% AA @ 10 MINUTES
STEEP / WHIRLPOOL FOR 30 MINUTES @ 90⁰C
• 28g MOTUEKA 7% AA
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA
{OPTIONAL} DRY HOP FOR 3 DAYS AFTER FERMENTATION HAS FINISHED WITH:
• 28g MOTUEKA
• 56g PACIFICA
ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)
• 1ST CHOICE: WLP 001 CALIFORNIA ALE
• 2ND CHOICE: WLP O90 SAN DIEGO SUPER YEAST
20 LITERS | ABV 5.4 | IBU ~34 | SRM 6.6 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.058 | FG 1.017
MASH 90 MIN @ 67⁰C | SPARGE 3 LITERS | BOIL 60 MIN
NOTES:
Festbier is the beer actually served at Munich’s Oktoberfest since the 1990's. Festbier is related to Oktoberfest beer but is definitely a distinct style. It’s a slightly stronger, slightly hoppier pale lager with a clear Pilsner malt biscuit flavour, with some extra body and toasted malt flavors in support.
• 1980g GLADFIELD LAGER LIGHT 1.4 SRM [39%]
• 1980g GLADFIELD PILSNER MALT 1.9 SRM [39%]
• 760g GLADFIELD MUNICH MALT 7.6 SRM [15%]
• 226g GLADFIELD LIGHT CRYSTAL MALT 32 SRM [7%]
• 12g MAGNUM 12.4% AA @ 60 MINUTES
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA @ 30 MINUTES
• 28g PACIFICA 5.5% AA @ 5 MINUTES
STEEP / WHIRLPOOL ABOVE HOPS FOR 30 MINUTES
ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)
• 1ST CHOICE: WLP 820 OCTOBERFEST/MARZEN LAGER
• 2ND CHOICE: WLP 830 GERMAN LAGER
Alpha Acid Composition 5%-6%
Beta Acid Composition 6%
Co-Humulone Composition 25%
Lupulin Color Yellow
Cone Size Medium
Cone Density Loose
Maturity: Early Season
Yield: High
Growth Rate: Moderate
Susceptibility to Disease and Pests: Low
Storability: Good
Ease of Harvest: Good
Total Oil Composition 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition 12.5%
Humulene Oil Composition 50.9%
Caryophyllene Oil Composition 16.7%
Farnesene Oil Composition 0.2%
