Brewer's Gold (US)vsBrewer's Gold (GR)
Brewer's Gold (US) and Brewer's Gold (GR) are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Brewer's Gold (US)
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Brewer's Gold (GR)
Alpha acid
4.5–7.8%
Beta acid
2.9–3.7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Brewer's Gold (US)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Brewer's Gold (GR)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantSpicy
Only in Brewer's Gold (US)
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Only in Brewer's Gold (GR)
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Property
| Property | Brewer's Gold (US) | Brewer's Gold (GR) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 4.5–7.8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 2.9–3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 40–48% | 39–48% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 12–18% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |