Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
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 Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Godiva | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–35% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Styrian Golding