Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
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 Mystic
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Mystic
Black currantCitrusPassion fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Golding | Mystic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4–7% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 2–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 0% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | UK |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Barbe Rouge
Styrian Dragon