Characteristics - Orange, Marmalade, Spicy
Typical Uses: Fruit Beers, English Bitters
Approx. Alpha Acid 6-9%
Flavour Intensity 6/10
Vacuum Packed for Maximum Flavour.
Crop: Typically the latest crop, however, crops may vary depending on availability.
First Gold is a new variety which was bred at Wye College in 1995 and is a cross-pollination of Whitbread Golding and a dwarf male.
First Gold hop leaf has a rich citrus character with flavours described as orange peel and dried apricot.
Good for dry-hopping.
Limited production.-heavy, spicy, piney, and grapefruity character