GoldingvsPacific Crest
Golding and Pacific Crest 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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassySpicyHerbalPine
Property
| Property | Golding | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding