Golden Tassles

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thesaintv12

Golden Tassles

Post by thesaintv12 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:47 pm

Can anyone tell me what the hop 'Golden Tassles' is similar to? I have brought one to try but can't find any info on it?

Cheers
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steve_flack

Post by steve_flack » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:30 pm

Never heard of it.

From a quick google it looks like a decorative plant as opposed to one you brew with.
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Buzz

Post by Buzz » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:37 pm

I saw the subject line and had a vision of a semi-clad maiden and golden tassles upon her chest. :shock:

I'll get my coat...
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thesaintv12

Post by thesaintv12 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:48 pm

This is what I found on hedging.co.uk:

GOLDEN TASSELS HOP (Humulus lupulus Golden Tassels).
New dwarf, bushy, female hop with exceptional golden foliage. Fragrant green spikes of flowers in July, followed by bronze hops, suitable for brewing, which can be harvested in September or left for their ornamental value. Rapid grower reaching 8-10ft (2.4-3m), but needs cutting down to the ground each winter. Sun or partial shade.

Guess I will have to wait and see then.

I love experiments!
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BurtonBrewer

Post by BurtonBrewer » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:29 pm

Humulus lupulus Golden Tassels Plant Variety, Rights application No 2002/0947,registered name Diva. From East Malling Research.

Ideal for all ales and lagers. Excellant traditional aroma qualities, medium bittering potential.

I had one brought me last year and it had the above info label on it.
I hope its of some help.

Cheers Steve
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oblivious

Post by oblivious » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:29 am

So it would appear it a dwarf like first gold

any info on weather if a bittering or aromatic hop?
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thesaintv12

Post by thesaintv12 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:36 pm

Thanks for the info BB!

Alpha hops also sent me a Pioneer (because the mucked up the order) which I have just planted.

So from the Golden Tassles, Prima Donna and the Pioneer I hope I will get at least enough to invent something original!
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Gurgeh

Post by Gurgeh » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:59 pm

pioneer is a truly superb hop!
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BurtonBrewer

Post by BurtonBrewer » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:59 pm

Gurgeh wrote:pioneer is a truly superb hop!
Yes il second that, Ive just brewed 10gallons of ale with Poineer, I used them through and through, not bad alpha either at 8.5%. I tasted a slight lemon finish with them.

I used Marris Otter and Shredded Wheat in the mash. :shock:
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