{"product_id":"first-gold-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"First Gold Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFirst Gold Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Gold hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a UK-grown dual-purpose variety known for combining classic English character with a touch of modern citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey bring notes of tangerine, spice, and floral aroma, making them a flexible choice for both bittering and late additions in a range of British-style ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in early boil for firm, clean bitterness, or later for brighter aroma and flavour impact.\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 6–9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangerine, spice, floral, herbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Kent Goldings, Styrian Golding, Crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Gold Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Gold balances soft English spice with bright tangerine and floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt behaves well in both early and late additions — offering reliable bitterness upfront and fresh citrus lift in late or dry hop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for First Gold Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Gold fits well in both traditional and hybrid styles that benefit from a citrus twist on classic UK profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides clean bitterness and subtle fruit in the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds floral citrus aroma that stands out on a light malt base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lends fresh, spicy brightness to simple, clean grists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances earthy spice with a gentle fruity edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheat Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well with yeast esters and adds soft orange peel character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Gold Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Gold hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with similar UK or US aroma varieties such as East Kent Goldings, Styrian Golding, or Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e More floral and honeyed, with less citrus brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrian Golding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal and mild, offering a smoother, more subdued profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e American-grown with floral-citrus tones close to First Gold’s flavour range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Gold Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with hops like \u003cstrong\u003eFuggle, Challenger, and Willamette\u003c\/strong\u003e for well-rounded English or crossover styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds earthy depth and balances First Gold’s brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides extra bitterness and mild spice support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillamette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounds out the floral profile with soft, sweet aroma layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Gold is a go-to when you want a UK hop with a bit more citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shines in dual-hop blends and can hold its own in single-hop recipes — especially in golden or session-strength beers where subtlety matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626091311447,"sku":"2707","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4732_3d1cbd91-4027-473c-9e70-7bd60311699b.jpg?v=1769253699","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/first-gold-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}