Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
HPA-016
Alpha acid
15.7–18.7%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.7–1.9 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Golding
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HPA-016
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in HPA-016
MandarinCitrusPineFruity
Property
| Property | Golding | HPA-016 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 15.7–18.7% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5.9–9% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 33–37% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.7–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 35–49% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 0–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding