{"product_id":"first-gold-hops-pellets","title":"First Gold Hop Pellets 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFirst Gold T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Gold hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a versatile British dual-purpose hop, known for their \u003cstrong\u003espicy, floral, and citrus character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the UK as a dwarf hop variety, First Gold delivers \u003cstrong\u003etangerine, orange peel, and herbal spice notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for classic ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith moderate alpha acids, these hops provide \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e and excel in \u003cstrong\u003elate additions and dry hopping\u003c\/strong\u003e for aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Gold Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangerine, orange peel, spice, floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Kent Goldings, Challenger, Styrian Goldings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittering, aroma, dry hopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBE:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Gold Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Gold hops provide a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, well-rounded flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dominant notes of \u003cstrong\u003etangerine, orange zest, and floral spice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHints of earthy herbs and honey add depth, making them ideal for traditional and hop-forward beer styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate additions and dry hopping enhance First Gold’s \u003cstrong\u003ebright citrus and spice aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering a balanced, complex profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for First Gold Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Gold hops are widely used in Bitters, Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, and English Ales. 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