Britegold is a Canadian introduction of 1980, a cross of Sandel x Ottawa 522. This is a scab-free apple that contains the Vf gene of resistance. It was introduced as a hardy and scab resistant substitute for Golden Delicious. This is a sweet apple that contains very little acidity, golden yellow with a red blush, medium size. Ripens mid September.

Picture of Britegold from Claude's orchard, taken Sept 12, 2009, just picked.

GROWER COMMENTS:

 

Claude Jolicoeur, Quebec, Zone 4

Britegold is a strange apple - when introduced, it was supposed to compete with the Golden, but really, it has almost nothing in common with the Golden. It is a really one of the most beautiful apple, but not very interesting for fresh eating because it lacks acidity - it tastes a bit bland. I would not recommend it for cooking for the same reason. However, I have started using it for cider and I find it very useful to blend with the numerous high acidity varieties that we have. Its sugar content is reasonable (6 year avereage S.G. around 1.052) for a low acid apple. This is a good grower, vigorous, regular, and productive.

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