Brewers Gold—or brewers’ gold, no less—is the parent of half a dozen other hops on the market, such as Galena, Nugget , and Centennial . It was developed in England and released in… 1919! The super alpha hops developed later have somewhat overshadowed it, but it remains a historic and fascinating hop, especially useful at the end of the boil.
It is also very interesting to grow because it is quite resistant to diseases and pests, and it’s a real plus in organic farming! Not to mention that it offers a beautiful range of flavors, not only bitter as mentioned, but also aromatic.
Finally, note that for a hop that’s quite “fruity,” it delivers a pronounced bitterness! Perfect for a single-hop Pale Ale, for example 😉
Aromas : Blackcurrant, Earth, Grass, Spices
Uses : Saison, Bière de Garde, IPA, Belgian, Hefeweizen, Barley Wine, Pale Ale, Imperial Stout
Acids :
- Alpha: 5.5 – 10%
- Beta: 2 – 3.8%
- Cohumulone: 33-50%
Total oils : 1.96ml/100g
Possible substitutes : Galena, Bullion, Northern Brewer (US), Northdown
Origin : France Hop Type : Dual Form : Pellets
