Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Grungeist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Only in Grungeist
KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest
Property
| Property | Golding | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 9% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 19.2% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Callista
Fuggle
Styrian Golding