Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Minstrel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Property
| Property | Golding | Minstrel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 22–25% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 1–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 7–9% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding