First Gold is a Golding variety, bred from Whitbread Golding and a dwarf variety at Wye College in England. It was released in 1996 and has the distinction of being England’s first hedgerow hop. For brewers, it is useful in just about any style. Exceptionally versatile, First Gold can be added at any point in the boil in addition to dry hopping. It features a sweet tangerine and orange aroma with a trace of cinnamon. Its flavor is considered floral and fruity, like marmalade and magnolia.
Used in Porter, English Bitter, Wheat Beer, Celtic Ale, Amber Ale, India Pale Ale, Imperial IPA and Stout. Similar to Willamette, East Kent Golding, and Styrian Golding.
Imported from England.
Average alpha acid: 6.5%
Beta Acid average: 3.0%
Co-Humulone Composition: 31-36%
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