First Gold Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

First Gold was bred in 1995 at Wye College and is a cross between Whitebread Golding and an unknown male. First Gold is a great dual purpose: smooth, pleasant bitterness that has great aroma/flavor profile as well, allowing it to be added at anytime throughout the boil.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find First Gold, the best alternatives are East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding, or Willamette.

At A Glance

Profile Spicy (cinnamon, floral and citrus (orange, tangerine). Marmalade flavor.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 5.6 - 10.0%
Substitutes East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding, Willamette
Pairs with East Kent Golding
Beer Styles American/English Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Porter

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Retains 80%-85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.6 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 2.3 - 4.1%
Cohumulone 29.0 - 36.0%
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 24.0 - 28.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 24.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0 - 7.0%
Farnesene 2.0 - 4.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 980 - 1500 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium Early
Resistant Powdery mildew
Tolerant Verticillium wilt
Susceptible Downy mildew
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium to large size with moderate to compact density
Ease of Harvest Moderately difficult

First Gold Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-25 08:35:12
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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.