Bitter Gold Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bitter Gold was released in 1999 and has lineage linked to Brewers Gold, Bullion, Comet and Fuggle. Higher alpha acids than any of its parents as well as when compared to Galena or Nugget, which are considered close substitutes.

Mild profile when used as a bittering addition but shines in later additions, delivering stone and tropic fruit flavors.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Bitter Gold, the best alternatives are Galena or Nugget.

At A Glance

Profile Strong flavors of stone fruit, watermelon and pear but has no notable aroma profile. Different sources say the hop has aroma capabilities: fruity, floral, grapefruit, pine, and more.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 12.0 - 18.8%
Substitutes Galena, Nugget
Beer Styles IPA, Pilsner, Lager

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 56% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 12.0 - 18.8%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 30.0 - 45.0%
Total Oil 1.0 - 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0 - 55.0%
Humulene 10.0 - 18.0%
Caryophyllene 7.0 - 11.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.7%
B-Pinene 0.6 - 0.9%
Geraniol 0.1 - 0.3%
Other 13.1 - 36.8%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Middle to late

Bitter Gold Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Grapefruit Pear Pine Stone Fruit Watermelon
Variety Name
Brewers Gold Bullion Comet Fuggle Galena Nugget
Beer Style
India Pale Ale Lagers Pilsner
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United States
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-30 11:49:59
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.