Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthyDank
Property
| Property | Golding | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | - |
| 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 | Bittering |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding