Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Premiant
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
3.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Premiant
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Premiant
Neutral
Property
| Property | Golding | Premiant |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 18–23% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 35–50% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 20–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding