GREEN BULLET

NZ HERITAGE HOP

GREEN BULLET

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NZ
ALPHA 11 – 15%
RAISIN / FLORAL / SPICE

FLAVOUR:
A dual purpose hop from New Zealand with a high alpha acid content that makes it economical for bittering but it also has a spicy yet floral flavour and aroma with a pine aftertaste.

Green Bullet has the unique zing which characterizes New Zealand's hops. It is dual purpose and brings both a fresh, soft, clean bitterness along with an abundance of aroma in beer. The taste and aroma has accents of raisins and fruits, and is smooth and refreshing. It has very high myrcene oil content which contributes to the fruit aroma. 

HISTORY:
Green Bullet Hops come from a program in New Zealand that started in 1949 to solve a problem with Black Root Rot.

Fuggle was crossed with local varieties to create the first generation of disease free varieties including First Cross, Calicross and Smooth Cone. Tetraploid variations of these were then used to produce Sticklebract, Super Alpha, and Green Bullet released in 1972.

GROWTH / YIELD:
Green Bullet is a moderately high yielding hop with moderately large compact cones. Green Bullet Hops are now used in beer brewing around the globe. 

BEER STYLES:
• LAGER
• PILSNER
• UK PALE ALE
• UK IPA
• UK STOUT

GREEN BULLET PHOTOS

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GREEN BULLET STATISTICS

Alpha Acid Composition 11%-15%
Beta Acid Composition 2.9%-5.6%
Co-Humulone Composition 41%-43%

Lupulin Color Pale Yellow
Cone Size Medium to Large
Cone Density Compact

Maturity: Late Season
Yield: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate to Vigorous
Susceptibility to Disease and Pests: New Zealand is hop disease free.
Storability: Good
Ease of Harvest: Good

Total Oil Composition 0.46-1.13 mls/100 grams
Myrcene Oil Composition 52%-53%
Humulene Oil Composition 19%-20%
Caryophyllene Oil Composition 6%-7%
Farnesene Oil Composition 0%-1%

GREEN BULLET RECIPES

STEINLAGER

STEINLAGER

NZ PILSNER/LAGER - ALL GRAIN

20 LITERS | ABV 5.0 | IBU 32 | SRM 3.1 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.048 | FG 1.010
MASH 90 MIN @ 67°C | BOIL 60 MIN

NOTES:

MALT:

MASH:
• 4140g GLADFIELD PILSNER MALT 1.9 SRM
• 130g GLADFIELD GLADIATOR 5.1 SRM
• 45g GLADFIELD TOFFEE (CARAMALT) MALT 7.6 SRM

HOPS:

BOIL:
• 14g GREEN BULLET 13.5%AA @ 60 MINUTES
• 21g PACIFICA 5.5%AA @ 10 MINUTES
STEEP/WHIRLPOOL 20 MIN @ 90°C:
• 14g PACIFICA 5.5%AA

YEAST:

• 1ST CHOICE: WLP 830 GERMAN LAGER
• 2ND CHOICE: SAFLAGER W-34/70

ADDITIONS:

ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)


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