Brewer’s Gold Hops – Whole Leaf 100g
Brewer’s Gold Whole Leaf Hops
Brewer’s Gold hops are a classic UK dual-purpose variety first bred in the 1930s.
Known for their high alpha acids and rich, fruit-forward aroma, they’re a robust choice in darker, stronger beers.
Whole leaf Brewer’s Gold offers blackcurrant, spice, and earthy undertones — with a firm bittering profile that holds up in high gravity recipes.
Use early for strong but balanced bitterness, or late for a fruit-spice lift in bold styles.
Brewer’s Gold Hop Profile
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Alpha Acid: 6–9%
- Beta Acid: 2.5–4%
- Characteristics: Blackcurrant, spice, earthy, dark fruit
- Substitutes: Bullion, Galena, Northern Brewer
- Use: Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma
Brewer’s Gold Hop Flavour
This hop brings bold bitterness upfront with a distinct blackcurrant and spicy aroma.
When used late, it imparts dark fruit and resin notes that pair well with rich malts and higher alcohol styles.
Beer Styles for Brewer’s Gold Hops
Brewer’s Gold suits big, characterful styles that can support its strong aroma and bitterness.
- Strong Ale: Adds bold bitterness and dark fruit depth to high ABV recipes.
- Stout: Complements roast malt with earthy-spicy complexity.
- Porter: Brings underlying fruit and bite to round out sweetness.
- Old Ale: Balances richness with herbal-dark fruit hop character.
- Barleywine: Holds up to big malt bills with firm bitterness and layered aroma.
Brewer’s Gold Hop Substitutes
Brewer’s Gold hops can be substituted with other bold, dark-fruited varieties such as Bullion, Galena, or Northern Brewer.
- Bullion: Similar bitterness and resin-dark fruit aroma with slightly more spice.
- Galena: A US-grown option with more citrus but similar alpha range and bite.
- Northern Brewer: Earthier and more minty, but used in similar dual-purpose roles.
Brewer’s Gold Hop Pairings
Pairs well with Fuggle, East Kent Goldings, and Target for added complexity in malt-forward and stronger beer styles.
- Fuggle: Softens the profile with earthiness and a mellow finish.
- East Kent Goldings: Lifts the aroma with honeyed floral notes.
- Target: Boosts bittering and adds spice to match Brewer’s Gold’s depth.
Brewer’s Tip
Brewer’s Gold works best in high gravity ales — use it when your malt bill needs a solid hop backbone that won’t get lost.
Late additions bring out its dark berry character, especially in old ales or imperial porters.
