FugglevsGolding

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

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Fuggle

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Golding

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Only in Golding

FloralDelicateSweet

Property

PropertyFuggleGolding
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%4–6%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%2–3%
Co-humulone25–32%20%
Total oil0.44–1 mL0.4–1 mL
Myrcene15–25%25–35%
Humulene30–40%35–45%
Caryophyllene11–15%13–16%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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