First GoldvsNobility Blend
First Gold and Nobility Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick First Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeSpicyFloral
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalHerbal
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonLemongrassGreen
Property
| Property | First Gold | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |