German Brewrer's Gold
Pedigree Released in 1934
Maturity Late
Yield 2,150 - 2,350 kg/ha or 1,950 - 2,100 lb./ac
Growth Habit Vigorous
Disease Reaction Low resistant to wilt and powdery mildew
Pickability Average
Drying/Baling Fine
Cone Structure Small and tight
Quality
Luplin Full
Aroma Black current, fruity, spicy
Alpha Acids 5.5 - 6.5% w/w
Beta Acids 2.5 - 3.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 40 - 48% of alpha acids
Storageability Average
Total Oil 1.8 - 2.2 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 37 - 40% of whole oil
Humulene 29 - 31% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 7.0 - 7.5% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Mainly used as a bittering hop
Possible Substitutions Northdown, Northern Brewer, Galena, Bullion
Beer Styles Ale, heavier German style lagers
Other Information Originally bred in the UK by Professor E.S. Salmon