Golden Star

Golden Star is the offspring of Saaz and White Vine-OP conceived through open pollination. It was selected by Dr. Y. Mori from the Sapporo Brewery some time in the late 1960’s. Some places mention this hop is the same as Sunbeam, but this has not yet been confirmed.

Golden Star is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.

Golden Star is grown commercially only in Japan as an aroma hop. It is very difficult to pick and shatters easily, particularly when grown seeded.