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.
Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x open pollinated Developed – New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka Ploidy level – Triploid Date released – 1972 Type – High Alpha
Maturity date:- Late Season