First Gold Hops - UK Grown T-90 Pellets

First Gold Hops for Brewing

First Gold is offered here in T-90 pellet form for brewers who want orange marmalade, citrus, spice, and classic British hop depth.

First Gold is a modern British dwarf hop released from the Wye College breeding program in the 1990s. It brings Golding-like character with more alpha acid and a clear citrus edge.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Expect orange, marmalade, spice, floral, herbal. It works well in English-style ales where the hop should feel traditional but brighter than a purely earthy or woody variety.

How to Use First Gold

• Best uses: general kettle hopping, late-boil additions, restrained dry hopping, and balanced bittering/aroma use.
• Typical beer styles: British golden ale, bitter, ESB, pale ale, IPA
• Pairing ideas: Use with East Kent Goldings, Fuggle, Challenger, Willamette, or Styrian Goldings in British and Belgian-leaning recipes.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: United Kingdom
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 6-9%
• Beta acid: 3-4.1%
• Total oils: 0.7-1.3 mL/100g
• Purpose: Dual Purpose
• Typical beer styles: British golden ale, bitter, ESB, pale ale, IPA

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz packaging, with 1 lb availability only when shown in stock. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop oils, aroma, and brewing performance.