A sleek smooth hop which has averaged over 12% alpha over a number of years and its aroma qualities match its excellent bittering power as New Zealand Breweries have proved in their award winning products. Green Bullet has been likened to giving a Styrian style of flavour to the beer as it gives a pine/lemon crispness and an excellent aroma.
Origin/History
Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x open pollinated
Developed - New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka
Ploidy level - Triploid
Date released - 1972
Type - High Alpha