Hop: Whitebread Golding

Description

Whitebread Golding, a sturdier version of Goldings which is popular in England. First bred in 1911, Whitebread Golding was finally released to the public in 1953. Named for the brewery that owned the farm in which it was developed.

General Information

Aliases WGV, Whitebread, Whitebread Golding Variety
Profile Earthy, fruity and floral.
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes Bramling Cross, East Kent Golding, Fuggle, Progress
Purpose Aroma
Yield 1190 – 1278 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 65% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Tolerant Verticillium wilt
Susceptible Downy mildew, powdery mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 5.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid 2.0 - 2.7%
Cohumulone 33.0 - 37.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.8 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 24.0 - 27.0%
Humulene 38.0 - 42.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 13.0%
Farnesene 1.5 - 2.5%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Moderate to high
Cones Medium size with loose density.
Maturity Medium early
Ease of Harvest Hard

Whitebread Golding Aroma/Flavor Profile

Tags

Aroma Bramling Cross Earthy East Kent Golding Floral Fruit Fuggle Progress United Kingdom
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-29 16:43:43 (Added: 2020-05-10 16:39:08)
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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.
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