Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Property
| Property | Golding | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding