GoldingvsSouthern Sublime
Golding and Southern Sublime 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
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus
Property
| Property | Golding | Southern Sublime |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 10.8–13.4% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 26% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding