GoldingvsOld Mission
Golding and Old Mission 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
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Old Mission
- 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 Old Mission
CitrusPineSpicyHerbalBlack currantTart
Property
| Property | Golding | Old Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4.33% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3.7% |
| 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 | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding