{"product_id":"peacharine-hops","title":"Peacharine Hops T90 2026 - 9% AA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeacharine Hops – T90 Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine™ is an expressive New Zealand hop developed by Freestyle Hops and celebrated for its rich peach, nectarine and sweet-citrus character. Its bright stone-fruit profile is supported by lime zest, tropical fruit and delicate floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine performs exceptionally well in late-boil, whirlpool and dry-hop additions, where its ripe peach and nectarine aromas can take centre stage. It can create an impressive single-hop beer or blend with other New Zealand, tropical and citrus-forward varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts juicy but refreshing character makes Peacharine particularly well suited to Hazy Pale Ales, IPAs, West Coast Pilsners, hop-forward lagers and modern Saisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHop variety: Peacharine™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: T90 hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrower and breeder: Freestyle Hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: Aroma and dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha acids: Approximately 7.5–9.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeta acids: Approximately 5–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal oils: Approximately 1.3–2.1 mL per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary characteristics: Stone fruit, citrus, sweet fruit, tropical fruit and floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon flavour impressions: Yellow peach, nectarine, sweet citrus and lime zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Beer Styles and Usage Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBeer style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eAroma or whirlpool addition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDry-hop addition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHop-forward Lager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–2 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand Pilsner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Coast Pilsner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSession Pale Ale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand Pale Ale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazy Pale Ale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand IPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazy IPA or NEIPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–12 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–15 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–2.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruited Sour Beer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–4 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantities above indicate the total hop amount used at each stage. Peacharine can make up the entire addition in a single-hop beer or approximately 25–60% of a hop blend. Adjust the rates to suit your recipe, brewing system and desired aroma intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Peacharine Hops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBittering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine’s moderate alpha-acid content allows it to be used for bittering additions. Calculate the required amount using the exact alpha-acid percentage printed on your packet and the target bitterness of your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, because Peacharine is prized for its distinctive stone-fruit aroma, many brewers reserve most of it for late-boil, whirlpool and dry-hop additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Kettle and Whirlpool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Peacharine during the final 10 minutes of the boil or in the whirlpool for concentrated yellow-peach, nectarine, sweet-citrus and lime-zest character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower-temperature whirlpool at approximately 75–85°C can help retain more of its delicate stone-fruit, sweet-fruit and floral aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Hopping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry hop after active fermentation has slowed for the strongest peach, nectarine, sweet-citrus and tropical-fruit aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rates provide a bright and refreshing stone-fruit character. Larger additions create the saturated peach and nectarine aroma expected in modern Hazy Pale Ales and IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHop Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine works well by itself and combines particularly well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNelson Sauvin for white wine, gooseberry and tropical fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiwaka for grapefruit, passionfruit and citrus intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotueka for lime, lemon and tropical character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectaron for peach, pineapple and passionfruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitra for mango, lime and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaic for berry, citrus and tropical-fruit complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrush for mango, guava, orange and mixed berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrata for passionfruit, strawberry and dank notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalaxy for passionfruit, peach and citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand Cascade for grapefruit, floral and citrus character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Peacharine Hop Substitutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo hop provides an exact replacement for Peacharine’s combination of yellow peach, nectarine, sweet citrus and lime zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the recipe, suitable alternatives may include Nectaron, Rakau, Wai-iti, El Dorado or a blend of Motueka and Nectaron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways account for differences in alpha acids when substituting hops in a bittering addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore Peacharine hop pellets sealed, cold and protected from oxygen and light. After opening, remove as much air as possible, reseal the packet and return it to refrigerated or frozen storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do Peacharine hops taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine hops are known for rich yellow-peach and nectarine flavours supported by sweet citrus, lime zest, tropical fruit and delicate floral characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are Peacharine hops grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine is developed and grown by Freestyle Hops in New Zealand. It is part of Freestyle Hops’ advanced breeding program focused on expressive flavour and aroma performance in finished beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Peacharine hops suitable for bittering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peacharine has sufficient alpha acids for moderate bittering additions. However, most brewers favour late-boil, whirlpool and dry-hop additions to maximise its distinctive peach and nectarine aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Peacharine be used as a single hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peacharine is an excellent single-hop variety for Pale Ales, IPAs and hop-forward lagers. A single-hop beer allows its peach, nectarine, citrus and lime-zest characteristics to stand out clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat beer styles suit Peacharine hops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacharine is particularly well suited to New Zealand Pale Ale, New Zealand IPA, Hazy Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, West Coast Pilsner and hop-forward lager. Smaller additions can also complement Saisons, wheat beers and modern sour styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should Peacharine hops be added?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Peacharine early in the boil for bitterness, late in the boil for flavour, in the whirlpool for concentrated stone-fruit character or as a dry hop for its strongest peach and nectarine aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Peacharine suitable for hazy IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peacharine’s juicy peach, nectarine and sweet-citrus profile works exceptionally well in Hazy IPA. It can be used alone or paired with Nectaron, Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka or Motueka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Peacharine and Nectaron?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are fruit-forward New Zealand hops with strong stone-fruit character. 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