GoldingvsSitiva Blend
Golding and Sitiva Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitPeachLime
Property
| Property | Golding | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding