Brewer's Gold (GER)

This German Version of Brewer's Gold (which is also known as C9a) is typically a bittering hop that has an alpha acid range from 4.5 to 11% and beta acid range of 2.9-6.5%. It has been bred since 1917 and has been produced commercially since 1919.

It is an extremely versatile hop that has clean bittering and a good woody and earthy aroma with notes of black currant and fruity and spicy characters.

It is a great choice for use in English Ales, American Ales, European Ales, German Ales, Belgian Ales, Dark Ales, Stouts and American Lagers.

If you are looking for a substitute we recommend Galena, Bullion (UK), Bullion (US), Cascade, Northern Brewer (US), Northdown, Chinook (US), Chinook (BC), Nugget (US), Nugget (BC), or Brewer's Gold (US).

Co-Humulone as % of Alpha Acids: 39-48%
Total Oils (mL/100g): 0.8-3.0
Myrcene: 40-60%
Humulene: can range from 12-18% or 29-31%
Caryophyllene: 7-12%
Farnesene: 0-1%
All Others (including β-pinene, linalool, geraniol & selinene): 5.5-27.8%
Linalool: 0.5-0.8%
β-pinene: 0.6-0.9%
Geraniol: 1-1.8%

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