Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 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 Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Epic | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding