Cekin
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.65–1.5 mL
Slovenia
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cekin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cekin
Mild
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Cekin | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.65–1.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 7–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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