DiamantvsGolding

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

Diamant

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Diamant

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

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 Diamant

FennelLavenderCitrus

Only in Golding

FloralDelicateSweet

Property

PropertyDiamantGolding
Alpha acid7–7.5%4–6%
Beta acid-2–3%
Co-humulone18–20%20%
Total oil1.5–1.7 mL0.4–1 mL
Myrcene-25–35%
Humulene-35–45%
Caryophyllene-13–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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