Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Golding | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding