First Gold

First Gold was bred at Wye College in 1995 from a cross pollination of WGV (Whitbread Golding Variety) with a dwarf male. This hop is also known as Prima Donna.

First Gold is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.

First Gold hops have aroma descriptors that include tangerine, orange marmalade, apricot, magnolia, red berries, herbal, orange and herbal. First Gold - also known as Prima Donna - has excellent aroma qualities and much of the flavor characteristics of WGV and has proven a success in stronger flavored summer beers and IPAs. This variety is suitable as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of beer.

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