United StatesGolding substitutes
Proven alternatives to Golding and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Fuggle
United KingdomAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%
Total oil0.44–1 mL
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Progress
United KingdomAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5–7.5%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL
GrassyMintSweetHoney+3
Styrian Golding
SloveniaAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid2.5–3.5%
Total oil0.5–1 mL
EarthySpicyResinSweet+1
Willamette
USADual purpose1971IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4–7.2%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.6–1.6 mL
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramel+2
Similar aroma profiles
2How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.