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First Gold
Bred at Wye College in 1995. First Gold is the produce of
cross-pollination of WGV with a dwarf male. First Gold has many
of Goldings flavour characteristics but with a higher Alpha acid at 7
to 9%. The hop gives a rich citrus character with flavours
described as orange peel and dried apricot. First Gold has
proven success in the United States in stronger flavoured summer beers
and IPAs
| Alpha acid (range) |
6.5 to 8.5% |
| Beta Acid (range) |
3.0 to 4.1% |
| Ratio Alpha : Beta |
2.1 : 1 |
| Cohumulone (% of alpha) |
33% |
| Total oils ml/100g (dry) |
0.7 to 1.3% |
Brewing uses
| Pellets |
Yes |
| Extracts |
Possibly |
| Kettle hop |
Yes |
| Dry hopping |
Yes |
| Essential Oil/Emulsion |
Yes |
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