Pride of RingwoodvsFirst Gold
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and First Gold (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick First Gold
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOak
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryOrangeSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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