Description
Golding descended from the original East Kent Golding. Also known as Early Bird, Early Choice, Eastwell, and Mathon.
Golding is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Golding hops have aroma descriptors that include delicate and sweet floral.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
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Progress
United KingdomAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5–7.5%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL
GrassyMintSweetHoney+3
Styrian Golding
SloveniaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid2.5–3.5%
Total oil0.5–1 mL
EarthySpicyResinSweet+1
Willamette
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4–7.2%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.6–1.6 mL
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramel+2
Fuggle
United KingdomAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%
Total oil0.44–1 mL
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Cluster
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5.5–9%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
FloralEarthySweet
Horizon
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8.8–12%
Beta acid5.5–7.5%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL
FloralCitrusSpicyFloral
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