GoldingvsPrussian

Golding and Prussian are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Prussian

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.29%

Beta acid

2.73%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Golding

FloralDelicateSweet

Only in Prussian

LemonPine

Property

PropertyGoldingPrussian
Alpha acid4–6%4.29%
Beta acid2–3%2.73%
Co-humulone20%-
Total oil0.4–1 mL-
Myrcene25–35%-
Humulene35–45%-
Caryophyllene13–16%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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