First Gold is one of my favourite hops – it’s also called Prima Donna when in plant form and is available from many hop shops, online and offline.
This is the second time I’ve brewed this lovely single hop, golden ale recipe which was based on Wez’s Thirst Gold. I’ve named it Gold Rush.
Badger Brewery’s First Gold is a fine example of a commercial beer equivalent.
Mashed at 65 degrees C for 90 minutes, based on 70% brewhouse efficiency, boiled for 120 minutes. 23L, OG 1.050.
Grain Bill
5.00kg Pale Malt, Maris Otter
0.15kg Crystal Malt, 60L
Hop Schedule
20g First Gold 7.5% FWH – 120 min
50g First Gold 7.5% – 15 mins
50g First Gold 7.5% – 80 degree flame-out
I’ve purchased a Prima Donna/First Gold hop rhizome from Essentially Hops to plant this year. I’m hoping to harvest enough in the first year to brew with – I’ve decided where the hops will go in the garden, which will trail along the side fence nicely. Stay tuned for pics when the rhizome arrives.
