Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Admiral | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 20% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |