Golden Star Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Golden Star has heritage of Saaz and White Vine-OP. Selected by Dr. Y. Mori of Sapporo Brewery, Japan from a mutant of Shinshuwase, making it nearly identical. Commercially only grown in Japan as an aroma hop that is difficult to pick as the cones shatters easily.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Golden Star, the best alternative is Shinshuwase.

At A Glance

Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.3 - 6.8%
Substitutes Shinshuwase

General Information

Country Japan
Storage Stability
Retains 64% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.3 - 6.8%
Beta Acid 3.8 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 46.0 - 55.0%
Total Oil 0.4 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 38.2 - 74.8%
Humulene 7.0 - 15.9%
Caryophyllene 2.7 - 7.4%
Farnesene 0.1 - 0.2%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 800 - 2400 pounds/acre
Maturity Late
Resistant Downy mildew
Growth Rate Very good
Ease of Harvest Difficult due to cones shattering easily
Sex Female
Leaf Color Yellowish to light green
Side Arm Length 20 - 36 inches

Discovery Tags

Variety Name
Shinshuwase
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Japan
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-23 09:01:25

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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.