CeleiavsGolding

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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Celeia

NobleLavenderSpicyEarthyHerbal

Only in Golding

DelicateSweet

Property

PropertyCeleiaGolding
Alpha acid3–6%4–6%
Beta acid2–4%2–3%
Co-humulone25–29%20%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.4–1 mL
Myrcene26–35%25–35%
Humulene18–23%35–45%
Caryophyllene8–9%13–16%
Farnesene3–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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