Quite versatile and can be used as a bittering or flavour addition imparting strong flavours. Has no notable aroma
Features an alpha-acid percentage higher than any of its parents and as high as Galena or Nugget, to which it is often compared. Released for production in 1999. Main growing country is the USA.
Pedigree: Super-alpha variety Bitter Gold’s heritage comes from varieties Bullion, Brewer’s Gold, Comet and Fuggle.
Aroma: Pine, Grapefruit, floral
Typical beer styles: Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bitter, India Pale Ale
| Brewing Usage | Bittering |
| Alpha Acid | 12 - 15% |
| Beta Acid | 4 - 6% |
| Co-humulone | 30 - 45% |
| Total Oil | 1 - 2.5 mL/100g |