Canadian RedvinevsGolding
Canadian Redvine and Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Canadian Redvine
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
Canada
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Canadian Redvine
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Canadian Redvine
CherryBerryPineGrapefruit
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Canadian Redvine | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 47% | 20% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 69–71% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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