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== Brewers Gold Hops ==
 
 
'''Characteristics'''
 
 
 
Brewers Gold is a complex bittering hop that is noted to have a sharp or pungent bittering quality. It also imparts a fruity yet spicy aroma as well as having a black currant characteristic. It is on the low end of the bittering hop scale at 8 to 10% AAU typically.
 
Brewers Gold is a complex bittering hop that is noted to have a sharp or pungent bittering quality. It also imparts a fruity yet spicy aroma as well as having a black currant characteristic. It is on the low end of the bittering hop scale at 8 to 10% AAU typically.
 
Brewers Gold can be used in a wide range of styles from English Ales to German Lagers and adds a decidely 'European' element to the beer. These make a good partner to noble varieties such as Tettnang and Hallertauer.  
 
Brewers Gold can be used in a wide range of styles from English Ales to German Lagers and adds a decidely 'European' element to the beer. These make a good partner to noble varieties such as Tettnang and Hallertauer.  
  
'''Specifications'''
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===Specifications===
 
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* Typical Use : Bittering
Typical Use : Bittering
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* Alpha Acid : 5 to 10% AAU (variable)
Alpha Acid : 5 to 10% AAU (variable)
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* Origination : UK, Germany
 
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* Commercial Examples : Pete's Wicked Ale
Origination : UK, Germany
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* Characteristics : Pungent bittering with spicy aromas
 
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* Styles : English Ale, German Lager  
Commercial Examples : Pete's Wicked Ale
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* Similar Hops : Bullion, Chinook, Galena.
 
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Characteristics : Pungent bittering with spicy aromas
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Styles : English Ale, German Lager  
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Similar Hops : Bullion, Chinook, Galena.
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 15 June 2008

Brewers Gold is a complex bittering hop that is noted to have a sharp or pungent bittering quality. It also imparts a fruity yet spicy aroma as well as having a black currant characteristic. It is on the low end of the bittering hop scale at 8 to 10% AAU typically. Brewers Gold can be used in a wide range of styles from English Ales to German Lagers and adds a decidely 'European' element to the beer. These make a good partner to noble varieties such as Tettnang and Hallertauer.

Specifications

  • Typical Use : Bittering
  • Alpha Acid : 5 to 10% AAU (variable)
  • Origination : UK, Germany
  • Commercial Examples : Pete's Wicked Ale
  • Characteristics : Pungent bittering with spicy aromas
  • Styles : English Ale, German Lager
  • Similar Hops : Bullion, Chinook, Galena.

See Also