First Gold Hop Pellets 100g

First Gold T90 Hop Pellets

First Gold hop pellets are a versatile British dual-purpose hop, known for their spicy, floral, and citrus character.

Developed in the UK as a dwarf hop variety, First Gold delivers tangerine, orange peel, and herbal spice notes, making it ideal for classic ales.

With moderate alpha acids, these hops provide balanced bitterness and excel in late additions and dry hopping for aroma.

First Gold Hop Profile

• Origin: United Kingdom
• Alpha Acid: 6–10%
• Beta Acid: 2.5–4.5%
• Characteristics: Tangerine, orange peel, spice, floral
• Substitutes: East Kent Goldings, Challenger, Styrian Goldings
• Use: Bittering, aroma, dry hopping
• Crop: December 2024
• BBE: August 2029

First Gold Hop Flavour

First Gold hops provide a smooth, well-rounded flavour, with dominant notes of tangerine, orange zest, and floral spice.

Hints of earthy herbs and honey add depth, making them ideal for traditional and hop-forward beer styles.

Late additions and dry hopping enhance First Gold’s bright citrus and spice aroma, delivering a balanced, complex profile.

Beer Styles for First Gold Hops

First Gold hops are widely used in Bitters, Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, and English Ales. Their citrus and spice profile suits many traditional British beers.

• Bitter: Adds balanced citrus and floral complexity.
• Pale Ale: Provides smooth bitterness with orange and spice.
• Porter: Complements roasted malt with soft herbal notes.
• Stout: Enhances chocolate malt with subtle tangerine.
• English Ale: Works well in classic malt-forward ales.

First Gold Hop Pairings

First Gold hops pair well with other traditional and citrus-forward hops, such as East Kent Goldings, Fuggle, Challenger, and Styrian Goldings.

• East Kent Goldings: Enhances floral and honey sweetness.
• Fuggle: Adds woody, earthy complexity.
• Challenger: Provides balanced bitterness with herbal depth.
• Styrian Goldings: Complements with mild spice and floral notes.

First Gold hop pellets provide tangerine, spice, and floral flavours, making them ideal for Bitters, Pale Ales, and Porters.

If you're looking for a British dual-purpose hop, First Gold T90 hop pellets are a great choice.