First Gold
Herbal
Genetic Origin: A dwarf hop bred at Wye College from a cross pollination of WGV with a dwarf male; released in the late nineties it has successfully progressed from trial plots into full production.
Aroma Evaluation
Aroma Description
Red fruits, herbal notes
Agronomic Aspects
| Growing | |
|---|---|
| Yield (kg/ ha) | 1750 |
| Maturity | early to mid early |
| Main growing country | United Kingdom |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
|---|---|
| Wilt disease | tolerant |
| Downey mildew | susceptible |
| Powdery mildew | resistant |
Ingredients
| Bitter Components | |
|---|---|
| Alpha acids % | 6.0 - 10.0 |
| Beta acids % | 3.0 - 4.0 |
| Co-humulone % rel. | 32 - 35 |
| Polyphenols | |
|---|---|
| Xanthohumol % | 0.2 - 0.3 |
| Aroma Components | |
|---|---|
| Total oil (ml/100g) | 0.7 - 1.3 |
| Farnesene % rel. of total oil | 0.00 - 1.00 |
Substitutes
Brewhouse
Golding (UK)Dry Hopping
Golding (UK)Last updated: 22/07/2024