Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 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 Archer
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Golding
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Archer
ApricotLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Archer | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding