Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Golding
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Riwaka
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Golding | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding