Hop Variety Data Sheet
First Gold
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| red berries, herbal, orange, citrusy |
| Genetic Origin |
|---|
| A dwarf hop bred at Wye College from a cross pollination of WGV with a dwarf male; released in the late nineties it has successfully progressed from trial plots into full production. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 1,750 |
| Maturity | Medium Early |
| Main Growing Country | UK |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
| Wilt diseases | Tolerant |
| Downy mildew | Susceptible |
| Powdery mildew | Resistant |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 6.0 - 10.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 3.0 - 4.0 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 32 - 35 |
| Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid | 0.24 - 0.30 |
| Polyphenoles | |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.2 - 0.3 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 0.7 - 1.3 |
| Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene | 0.30 |
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 0.00 - 1.00 |
| Hop Alternatives |
|---|
| Brewhouse |
| Golding (UK) |
| Dry Hopping |
| Golding (UK) |
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