Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Contessa | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–35% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding