Although the variety 'Yakima Gold' is still quite young, it is a real rarity. As rarely as this variety is cultivated, as difficult it is to find information about it.
'Yakima Gold' originated from the cultivar 'Cluster' and a male plant from Slovenia. It was released by Washington State University in 2013.
'Yakima Gold' has a soft bitterness and a pleasant flavour.
Alpha acids: 8.8 - 10.5 %
Category: Dual (used as both flavour and bittering hops)
Beta acids: 4.3 - 5.0 %
Growing region: USA
Total polyphenols: no data
Parentage: Cluster and a male Slovenian plant
Total oil: 1.9 - 2.3 ml/100g
Myrcene: 45 - 50 % of the total oil
Linalool: no data
The flavour profile is described as "citrus", "herbal" and "woody".
