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First Gold Hop Plant

First Gold Hop Plant

Origin United Kingdom

Primary Use Dual Purpose

Height Dwarf

Cultivar or Brand ID S4

Licence British Hop Association

A dwarf hop bred at Wye College, on extensive farm trials in 1995. First Gold is from a cross-pollination of WGV with a dwarf maleMuch of the flavour of WGV seems to have been retained but with an added extra citrus quality, produces a well-balanced bitterness and a fruity, slightly spicy note in ales. An zesty orange quality has been observed in many beers brewed using this variety.

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Flavour Description:

Tangerine, orange, cinnamon aroma, marmalade flavors

  • Growing Information

    Season Maturity Mid

    Ease of Harvest Medium

    Typical Yield 1100-1700 kg/hectare

    Wilt Sensitivity Moderately Sensitive

    Prowdery Mildew Moderately Resistant

    Downy Mildew Susceptible

  • Common Brewing Values

    Alpha Acid 5.6 - 9.3%

    Beta Acid 2.3 - 4.1%

    Co-Humulone 31 - 36%

    Total Oils 0.7 - 1.5 mL/100g

    Myrcene 24 - 28%

    Humulene 20 - 24%

    Caryophyllene 6 - 7%

    Farnesene 2 - 4%