Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Saaz (US)
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Golding | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–13% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding