Green bullet hop

Description:
It's unique raisiny character and slight floral note, has been likened to Styrian style flavour. It's aroma has produced award winning lagers.

Pedigree
A triploid alpha type hop derived from New Zealand variety “Smoothcone” x open pollinated at New Zealand DSIR (now HortResearch) and released in 1972.

General Description
A clean hop with an excellent alpha acid level, yet with an aroma that has enhanced international award winning lagers and pilsner beers. New Zealand Green Bullet, with its unique raisiny character and slight floral note, has been likened to giving a Styrian style flavour to the beer. Green Bullet can be used as a single hop addition in special beers.

Beer Styles
Lagers, Ales, Irish Reds, Micro Bitters, Dry Stouts, Strong Porters

Agronomics
Maturity Late season
Yield Moderate to Good
Growth Habit Late shooting, moderately vigorous, clavate frame
Cone Structure Long compact cones
Disease Resistance As no disease problems in New Zealand, not defined
Storage Stability Good

HPLC Analysis
Alpha Acids 11 - 14 %
Beta Acids 6.5 – 7.0 %
Cohumulone 41 - 43 % of Alpha Acids

Oil Composition (Measured within 6 months of harvest, stored at 0 ºC)

Total Oil 1.1 mls oil per 100 gram cone weight
Concentration 65 uL Oil/gram Alpha
Myrcene 38.3 %