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Idaho Gem

Berry-forward, with citrus and tropical fruit.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Berry3
  • Citrus2
  • Tropical fruit2
  • Floral2
  • Pine and resin2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Herbal1
Alpha acid
12.0–15.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.5 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
39%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
2.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Idaho Gem

Common questions

What can I substitute for Idaho Gem?
HBC 630 (both berry forward), Pacific Sunrise (closest flavor match, leans citrus), and Mosaic (both berry forward).
What does Idaho Gem taste like?
Berry-forward, with citrus and tropical fruit.
What is Idaho Gem's alpha acid?
12.0–15.0%
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