BohemievsGolding

Bohemie and Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bohemie

  • 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

When to pick Golding

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Bohemie

HerbalCitrusSpicy

Only in Golding

DelicateSweet

Property

PropertyBohemieGolding
Alpha acid5–8%4–6%
Beta acid6–9%2–3%
Co-humulone23–26%20%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.4–1 mL
Myrcene30–45%25–35%
Humulene17–23%35–45%
Caryophyllene7–10%13–16%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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