First Gold
Dwarf-variety descendant of Goldings.
Description
Released by Wye College in 1996 as the UK's first dwarf hedgerow variety. A Goldings descendant with orange-marmalade and spicy character, dialed up in alpha. Useful as a single-hop variety for English-style bitters and ESBs.
Profile
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta acid | 3–4% |
| Cohumulone | 32–38% |
| Total oils | 0.7–1.5 mL/100g |
| Flavor | orange marmalade, spicy, earthy |