First Gold is a dual purpose hop suitable for use at the beginning or end of your boil. It has a very attractive aroma which some liken to Goldings, but with a higher Alpha content than traditional aroma hops. Good aroma and bittering qualities, combined with a zesty citrus quality, produce a well-balanced bitterness. An orangey quality has been observed in many beers brewed using First Gold.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 6 - 9%
Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.1%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.46 - 3
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 29 - 34%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.7 - 1.3
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): N/A
Similar Hop Varieties: Goldings, WGV
Storability N/A
Format Pellet
Origin English
Flavor and Aroma Spicy, Floral, Citrus
Alpha Acids Average
Use Dual Purpose
Total Oil Content Average
