Defender
Alpha acid
3.3–6%
Beta acid
1.1–2.5%
Total oil
0.28–0.98 mL
United Kingdom
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Defender
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Defender
Pleasant
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Defender | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–6% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 1.1–2.5% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–32% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.28–0.98 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 34–36% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding