GoldingvsNelson Sauvin
Golding and Nelson Sauvin are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Property
| Property | Golding | Nelson Sauvin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 10–13% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 20–45% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 25–37% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Fuggle
Hallertau Blanc