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Bitter Gold

United States / Pellet Hops / 17.0%

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Released for production in 1999, Bitter Gold is quite versatile and can be used as a bittering or flavor addition imparting strong flavors reminiscent of stone fruit, watermelon and pear. Super-alpha variety Bitter Gold’s heritage comes from varieties Bullion, Brewer’s Gold, Comet and Fuggle. It features an alpha-acid percentage higher than any of its parents and higher even than Galena or Nugget, to which it is often compared. Best for - Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bitter, India Pale Ale

Last updated on Sept. 14, 2023, 9:28 p.m.

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