Origin: Washington, USA. Bitter Gold’s ancestry comes from Bullion, Brewer’s Gold, Comet, and Fuggle and was released in 1999.
Usage: Dual. It will offer great bittering properties due to its high AA %, similar in performance to Nugget or Galena. Used late kettle, whirlpool, and dry hop additions, you can add some great fruit flavors similar to other old-school American hops for hop-forward styles.
Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Stonefruit, pine, watermelon, and pear.
Alpha Acid:10 - 13%
Beta Acid:4 – 6%
Total Oil:1.0 - 2.5 mL/100g