First Gold Hops Profile

Pedigree Cross pollination of WGV and a dwarf male clone at Wye College in England
Maturity Mid season
Yield 1300 - 1900 kg/ha or 1,200 - 1,700 lb./ac
Growth Habit Dwarf hop
Disease Reaction Resistant to powdery mildew, moderate to Vertcillium, suseptable to downy mildew
Pickability Average
Drying/Baling Fine
Cone Structure Large and firm
Quality
Luplin Plentiful
Aroma A little like a Golding, spicy
Alpha Acids 6.5 - 8.5% w/w
Beta Acids 3.0 - 4.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 31 - 36% of alpha acids
Storageability Very good
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.5 ml/100 grams
Myrcene 27 - 28% of whole oil
Humulene 20 - 24% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 6 - 7% of whole oil
Farnesene 3.0% of whole oil
General Trade Perception First commercial dwarf hop designed for aroma consideration in England, a very promising hop.
Possible Substitutions UK Kent Golding, maybe Crystal
Beer Styles Ale, ESB
Other Information Early brewing trials look very favorable, limited acreage

 

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