Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Omega
-
Property
| Property | Golding | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 29% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding